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There are many kind of tests already, so the easiest way to start is
to extend or copy an existing test.
+Note: in april 2023, the test scripting language has changed: the
+org-mode-based syntax was replaced by at C-like syntax. ocamltest
+includes options to translate from the old to the new syntax:
+`-translate`, `-compact`, `-keep-lines`, `-keep-chars`. Look at
+`tools/translate-all-tests` for an example using them. These options
+will be removed after a transitional period.
+
== Sorts of tests
A test is specified in a `.ml` file containing a `TEST` block which is