Dune Build System
OCaml Project Management with Dune
Dune is a powerful and flexible build system for OCaml projects. It simplifies the process of compiling, testing, and managing dependencies, making OCaml development more efficient. This guide provides essential Dune commands to help you build and manage your OCaml projects effectively.
Core Dune Commands
Mastering these fundamental Dune commands is key to a smooth OCaml development workflow.
# Initialize a new Dune project
dune init project project_name
# Build the entire project
dune build
# Run the tests
dune runtest
# Clean the build artifacts
dune clean
# Watch mode for a project that automatically rebuilds on file changes
dune build -w
# Run an executable defined in the project
dune exec ./path/to/executable
# Build a specific target
dune build path/to/target
# Print the build context information
dune printenv
# Generate documentation for the project
dune build @doc
# Display help information for more commands and options
dune --help
Advanced Dune Usage
Explore further capabilities of Dune for more complex project structures and workflows.
Dune and OCaml Ecosystem
Dune integrates seamlessly with the OCaml ecosystem, supporting various project types and build configurations. For more in-depth information, refer to the official Dune documentation and OCaml resources.