On Wed, 7 Apr 2004, John Goerzen wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am moving from Python to OCaml and one of the things I miss
> is Python's eval() call.  It takes a string representing a bit
> of Python source code, evaluates it, and returns the result.
> I would like to be able to do similar things with OCaml.

 OCaml is a compiler, not interpreter. But, you'll find that this
feature is obsoleted by the partial application - it's a much
more powerfull device then lispish eval, and it can be even a
replacement for a macros.


-------------------
To unsubscribe, mail caml-list-request@inria.fr Archives: http://caml.inria.fr
Bug reports: http://caml.inria.fr/bin/caml-bugs FAQ: http://caml.inria.fr/FAQ/
Beginner's list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocaml_beginners