Cabal

Cabal is a build system and package manager for Haskell projects, used to configure, build, install, and manage dependencies. It handles tasks like compiling source code, resolving library versions, and distributing packages through the Hackage repository. It is a core tool in the Haskell ecosystem for project management and deployment.

Also known as: Cabal-install, Haskell Cabal, Cabal package manager, Cabal build tool, Cabal system

Why learn Cabal?

Developers should learn Cabal when working with Haskell to manage project builds, dependencies, and packaging efficiently, especially for applications or libraries targeting production. It is essential for integrating with Hackage to share code and for ensuring reproducible builds across different environments, such as in continuous integration pipelines or when collaborating on open-source Haskell projects.

Learning Resources

• docs: Cabal User Guide
• tutorial: Haskell.org Cabal Tutorial
• book: Learn You a Haskell for Great Good! (Cabal Section)
• docs: Cabal on Hackage