Online CoffeeScript to Raku Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from CoffeeScript to Raku in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your CoffeeScript code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Raku code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between CoffeeScript and Raku
| Characteristic | CoffeeScript | Raku |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Concise, Python-inspired syntax that compiles to JavaScript; significant whitespace and minimal punctuation. | Rich, expressive, and flexible syntax with many features; allows multiple ways to express the same logic. |
| Paradigm | Primarily object-oriented and functional, mirroring JavaScript paradigms. | Multi-paradigm: supports object-oriented, functional, procedural, and concurrent programming. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed (inherits JavaScript's dynamic typing). | Gradually typed: supports both dynamic and static typing with optional type annotations. |
| Performance | Performance is similar to JavaScript since it compiles directly to it. | Generally slower than mainstream languages due to its rich feature set and relatively young runtime. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Access to the entire JavaScript ecosystem, including Node.js and browser libraries. | Has its own growing set of modules (via the Raku ecosystem), but much smaller than JavaScript's. |
| Community and support | Declining community and support as ES6+ JavaScript has adopted many CoffeeScript features. | Small but active and passionate community; support is available but not as widespread as mainstream languages. |
| Learning curve | Easy to learn for those familiar with JavaScript; simple syntax but requires understanding of JavaScript quirks. | Steep learning curve due to its extensive features and unique syntax. |
