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sexplib

Automated S-expression conversion

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Sexplib is an OCaml library that provides functionality for parsing and pretty-printing s-expressions, which are nested structures of atoms and lists used for serialization. The library enables developers to convert OCaml values to and from human-readable s-expression format, and is often used alongside ppx_sexp_conv, a syntax extension that automatically generates conversion code from type definitions. Sexplib includes features for extracting and replacing sub-expressions, handling multiple comment styles, and performing I/O with optional location annotations for precise error reporting during type conversions. The project is developed by Jane Street.

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