Cabal Repl vs Haskell Platform

Developers should use Cabal Repl when working on Haskell projects that use Cabal for dependency management and building, as it provides a convenient way to interactively test code snippets, inspect types, and debug functions within the context of the entire project meets developers should use the haskell platform when starting with haskell to avoid the complexity of manually installing and configuring individual components, as it offers a standardized, reliable foundation for development. Here's our take.

Cabal Repl

Nice Pick

Developers should use Cabal Repl when working on Haskell projects that use Cabal for dependency management and building, as it provides a convenient way to interactively test code snippets, inspect types, and debug functions within the context of the entire project

Pros

• It is particularly useful during development phases for rapid prototyping, verifying module imports, and experimenting with library APIs without needing to compile the entire project repeatedly
• Related to: haskell, cabal

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Haskell Platform

Developers should use the Haskell Platform when starting with Haskell to avoid the complexity of manually installing and configuring individual components, as it offers a standardized, reliable foundation for development

Pros

• It is particularly useful for educational purposes, prototyping, and projects that benefit from a pre-vetted set of libraries, such as academic research or functional programming exploration
• Related to: haskell, ghc

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Cabal Repl is a tool while Haskell Platform is a platform. We picked Cabal Repl based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Cabal Repl wins

Based on overall popularity. Cabal Repl is more widely used, but Haskell Platform excels in its own space.