Learn ML with Real Code Examples

Defining a recursive factorial function

Binary tree traversal with pattern matching

Symbolic differentiation of mathematical expressions

Simple type-safe interpreter

List and map operations using higher-order functions

Check type mismatches

Ensure pattern matching is exhaustive

Validate recursion base cases

Use compiler warnings for guidance

Test small expressions incrementally

Test small functions in REPL

Check pattern matching exhaustiveness

Use unit tests for modules

Validate type correctness

Gradually scale from expressions to programs

Compile to native code (MLton, OCamlopt)

Run scripts in interactive REPL

Embed modules into larger applications

Use ML for research and prototyping

Distribute code with type-safe guarantees

Standard ML of New Jersey (SML/NJ)

MLton compiler for Standard ML

OCaml compiler and REPL

Proof assistants like HOL and Isabelle/ML

Editors with ML syntax support (Emacs, VS Code)

Interfacing with C via FFI

Embedding in theorem proving frameworks

Using ML scripts for symbolic computation

Building DSLs (Domain-Specific Languages)

Integrating with Unix pipelines

Use REPL for rapid prototyping

Leverage pattern matching for clarity

Modularize code with structures and functors

Document signatures for team collaboration

Practice recursion and higher-order functions

Implement a binary search tree

Write a type-safe expression evaluator

Create a symbolic differentiation function

Design a small interpreter using ML

Solve classic algorithm problems recursively