[4] The quality of a programming language itself is only one component in the ability of application writers to get the job done.

Programming languages can succeed or fail based on the breadth and quality of their library collection.

[3]The Haskell Platform aims to unify Haskell development tools into a single package, consisting of a compiler, compiling tools, and many standard libraries, thereby making it easier to develop and deploy full-featured Haskell-based applications.

One-click installers exist for OS X[15] (only Intel) and Microsoft Windows.

[16] Originally, in 2009, the Haskell Platform aimed at a periodic 6-month release cycle.