reasonml / reasonml/reason

syntax error loading ppx_deriving.std in rtop

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Description

Is there a way to get ppx_deriving to work in rtop? When I try to load ppx_deriving.std I just get a syntax error:

Reason # #require "ppx_deriving.std";
Error: Syntax error
Reason #

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported command in rtop: load ppx_deriving.std with #require. Trace whether the syntax error comes from rtop or package loading; done means the package loads without the reported syntax error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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