On my old computer I couldn't install haskell globally due to a combination of things, stack allowed local installs that got around issues.
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GHC can be installed locally without stack. Been doing it for 15 years.
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Right but I wouldn't have figured it out, my point is that beginners are deterred easily; I couldn't initially figure it out.
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I've been teaching beginners for * years. I'm certain stack has never helped anyone. It's easy to make the mistake of believing otherwise.
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If you insist on calling me a liar that's fine; I'll continue using stack in
blissful ignorance 
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I'll continue to advocate for people to not use it as long as people keep coming to me and asking for help after they do.
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Totally valid; I'm all in favour of other tools, and believe there are better ways! Simply sharing my experiences
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Replying to @chrislpenner @puffnfresh and
BTW, which tools are y'all using currently? I've only heard "don't use __" but haven't heard what I should use.
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My team started using cabal+nix, which works well for us. http://github.com/qfpl/
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I've tried using nix with cabal but had a tough time getting set up; but maybe I'm a lesser mind
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I did too, but eventually got the hang of it. It's worth the effort, given that it is often less at first, and definitely less over time.
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Makes sense, perhaps of I was using haskell in production I'd have a different mindset.
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Replying to @chrislpenner @dibblego and
Could you explain some of the problems you've had with stack? It's always "just worked" for me, even using it with nix.
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