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Online Ada to Zig Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Ada to Zig in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

  1. Type or paste your Ada code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting Zig code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Ada and Zig

CharacteristicAdaZig
SyntaxVerbose, strongly structured, Pascal-like with explicit block delimiters and keywords.Concise, C-like, minimalistic with modern features and explicit control over code structure.
ParadigmPrimarily imperative and structured, with strong support for modular and concurrent programming.Imperative, procedural, with focus on low-level systems programming and manual memory management.
TypingStatically typed, strong type checking, supports user-defined types and subtypes.Statically typed, strong and explicit typing, with type inference and generic programming.
PerformanceHigh performance, suitable for real-time and safety-critical systems, with predictable behavior.High performance, close to C, with focus on zero-cost abstractions and manual control.
Libraries and frameworksLimited modern libraries, strong in safety-critical and embedded domains, fewer general-purpose frameworks.Growing standard library, limited third-party libraries, but can interoperate with C libraries easily.
Community and supportSmall, established community, strong in aerospace, defense, and safety-critical industries.Young and growing community, active development, more general-purpose and open-source focus.
Learning curveSteep, due to verbose syntax and strict rules, but well-documented for critical systems.Moderate, simpler syntax than Ada, but requires understanding of low-level programming concepts.