Online ActionScript to Janet Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from ActionScript to Janet in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your ActionScript code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Janet code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between ActionScript and Janet
| Characteristic | ActionScript | Janet |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | C-like syntax, similar to JavaScript and ECMAScript languages. | Lisp-like syntax with s-expressions, minimal and concise. |
| Paradigm | Object-oriented and imperative. | Multi-paradigm: functional, imperative, and metaprogramming. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed (with optional static typing in later versions). | Dynamically typed. |
| Performance | Interpreted or JIT-compiled in Flash Player; generally slower than native code. | Compiled to bytecode and runs on a lightweight VM; generally fast for a scripting language. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Rich ecosystem for multimedia and UI (Flash, Flex), but now legacy. | Minimal standard library, growing ecosystem, fewer third-party libraries. |
| Community and support | Large historical community, but now mostly inactive due to Flash deprecation. | Small but active and growing community, mostly open source contributors. |
| Learning curve | Easier for those familiar with JavaScript or C-like languages. | Steeper for those unfamiliar with Lisp syntax; easier for those with Lisp experience. |
