Online ActionScript to Raku 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 Raku 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 Raku code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between ActionScript and Raku
| Characteristic | ActionScript | Raku |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | C-like syntax, similar to JavaScript and ECMAScript; designed for scripting Flash applications. | Perl-inspired syntax with significant flexibility and expressiveness; supports multiple paradigms and custom operators. |
| Paradigm | Primarily object-oriented and event-driven. | Multi-paradigm: object-oriented, functional, procedural, concurrent, and more. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed (ActionScript 2.0), optionally statically typed (ActionScript 3.0). | Gradually typed; supports both dynamic and static typing with type constraints. |
| Performance | Optimized for Flash runtime; generally fast for animations and UI but limited outside Flash. | Slower than many mainstream languages; performance is improving but not a primary focus. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Rich set of libraries for Flash development; limited outside Flash ecosystem. | Growing ecosystem of modules via the Raku ecosystem (zef); not as extensive as more established languages. |
| Community and support | Declining community due to Flash deprecation; limited support and updates. | Active and passionate but small community; ongoing development and support. |
| Learning curve | Easy for those familiar with JavaScript or ECMAScript; straightforward for UI scripting. | Steep learning curve due to flexible syntax and advanced features; documentation is improving. |
