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Online Carbon to Crystal Converter

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You can also type the input code below.

How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Carbon and Crystal

CharacteristicCarbonCrystal
SyntaxC++-like, designed to be familiar to C++ developers with modern improvements.Ruby-like, highly readable and concise with a focus on developer productivity.
ParadigmMulti-paradigm, primarily object-oriented and procedural.Multi-paradigm, primarily object-oriented with functional features.
TypingStatic, strong typing with type inference.Static, strong typing with type inference.
PerformanceAims for performance close to C++.Performance close to C, thanks to LLVM-based compilation.
Libraries and frameworksLimited, as the language is experimental and ecosystem is nascent.Growing standard library and several web frameworks (e.g., Kemal, Amber).
Community and supportSmall, early-stage community with limited resources.Moderate, active open-source community with increasing adoption.
Learning curveEasier for C++ developers, but limited documentation and tooling.Gentle for Ruby developers, clear syntax and good documentation.