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Online Carbon to Lua 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 Lua 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 Lua code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Carbon and Lua

CharacteristicCarbonLua
SyntaxC++-like, modern, designed for readability and familiarity for C++ developers.Simple, lightweight, minimalistic, inspired by Pascal and Ada, easy to read and write.
ParadigmMulti-paradigm (procedural, object-oriented, generic, functional).Multi-paradigm (primarily procedural, with support for functional and data-driven programming).
TypingStatic, strong typing with type inference.Dynamic, weak typing.
PerformanceAims for high performance, close to C++.Very fast for a scripting language, but generally slower than compiled languages like C++.
Libraries and frameworksLimited, as it is still experimental; intended to interoperate with C++ libraries.Rich ecosystem for its size, especially in game development and embedded systems.
Community and supportSmall, early-stage community; limited resources and support.Established, active community with good documentation and support.
Learning curveModerate to steep, especially for those unfamiliar with C++.Gentle, easy to pick up for beginners.