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Online Carbon to Grain Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Carbon to Grain 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 Grain code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Carbon and Grain

CharacteristicCarbonGrain
SyntaxC-like, modernized C++-style syntax designed for familiarity and readability.Functional, ML-inspired syntax with significant whitespace and concise expressions.
ParadigmMulti-paradigm, primarily object-oriented and procedural, with support for generic programming.Functional-first, with strong emphasis on immutability and functional programming concepts.
TypingStatically typed, with strong type safety and type inference.Statically typed, with type inference and algebraic data types.
PerformanceAims for high performance, close to C++ levels, suitable for systems programming.Good performance for a functional language, but generally not as fast as low-level languages like C++ or Carbon.
Libraries and frameworksLimited ecosystem as it is experimental; aims for interoperability with C++ libraries.Smaller ecosystem, with a growing but limited set of libraries focused on functional programming and WebAssembly.
Community and supportEmerging community, backed by Google, with increasing interest but still early-stage.Niche community, smaller and more grassroots, with active maintainers but limited mainstream adoption.
Learning curveModerate for those familiar with C++ or similar languages; designed for easier adoption by C++ developers.Steeper for those new to functional programming; easier for those with ML-family language experience.