From the article: > We believe by using Hardcaml we were able to more efficiently and robustly come up with designs in the short competition period So, the au

From the article: > We believe by using Hardcaml we were able to more efficiently and robustly come up with designs in the short competition period So, the authors seem to believe they are more productive in it than other languages, and seem to be positioning it as a competitive advantage.