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Online Carbon to Groovy Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

Key differences between Carbon and Groovy

CharacteristicCarbonGroovy
SyntaxC-like, modernized syntax designed to be familiar to C++ developers with improvements for readability and safety.Concise, flexible, and optionally typed syntax; similar to Java but with many simplifications and dynamic features.
ParadigmPrimarily object-oriented and procedural, with support for generic programming.Multi-paradigm: supports object-oriented, functional, and scripting paradigms.
TypingStatically typed with type inference and strong type safety.Dynamically typed by default, but supports optional static typing.
PerformanceAims for high performance, close to or better than C++, suitable for systems programming.Runs on the JVM; generally slower than Java due to dynamic features, but can be optimized with static compilation.
Libraries and frameworksLimited ecosystem as it is still experimental; intended to interoperate with C++ libraries.Rich ecosystem; can use all Java libraries and has its own frameworks like Grails and Spock.
Community and supportVery new, small community, limited resources and support.Established community, good documentation, and active support, especially in the Java ecosystem.
Learning curveSteep for beginners, easier for C++ developers due to similar syntax and concepts.Gentle learning curve, especially for those familiar with Java; more approachable for scripting and rapid development.