Online C to Grain 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 C to Grain in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your C code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Grain code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between C and Grain
| Characteristic | C | Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Procedural, uses braces for code blocks, semicolons to end statements, and a minimalistic, low-level syntax. | Functional, uses indentation and significant whitespace, inspired by OCaml and Elm, with a more modern and expressive syntax. |
| Paradigm | Procedural and imperative programming. | Functional programming with strong emphasis on immutability and pure functions. |
| Typing | Static, weak typing with manual memory management. | Static, strong typing with type inference and memory safety. |
| Performance | Very high performance, close to hardware, suitable for system-level programming. | Good performance, compiles to WebAssembly, optimized for web and safe execution environments. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Extensive libraries for system programming, networking, and embedded systems; lacks modern frameworks. | Growing but limited ecosystem, focused on WebAssembly and web development. |
| Community and support | Large, mature, and well-established community with extensive documentation and support. | Small but active community, emerging support, and less documentation. |
| Learning curve | Steep learning curve due to manual memory management and low-level concepts. | Moderate learning curve, easier for those familiar with functional programming, but new concepts for others. |
