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Using OxCaml to implement type-safe reference counting between OCaml and Python

Jun 15, 2026
Using OxCaml to implement type-safe reference counting between OCaml and Python
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This post introduces a method for implementing type-safe reference counting between OCaml and Python using OxCaml. It details the technical approach to managing object lifetimes and preventing memory leaks when passing data between the two languages, thereby enhancing the robustness of inter-language communication within the OCaml build system context.

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