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

Key differences between Carbon and Racket

CharacteristicCarbonRacket
SyntaxC++-like, modern, designed for readability and familiarity for C++ developersLisp-like, uses lots of parentheses, prefix notation, highly flexible
ParadigmMulti-paradigm (primarily object-oriented and procedural)Multi-paradigm (functional, procedural, object-oriented, logic, and more)
TypingStatic, strong typingDynamic typing (with optional static typing via Typed Racket)
PerformanceAims for high performance, close to C++Generally slower than C++-like languages, optimized for flexibility and expressiveness
Libraries and frameworksLimited, as it is experimental and early-stageRich ecosystem, especially for language design, education, and scripting
Community and supportSmall, early-stage, mostly researchers and enthusiastsEstablished, active academic and educational community
Learning curveModerate for C++ developers, steeper for othersSteep for those unfamiliar with Lisp syntax, but well-supported for beginners