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| Characteristic | Crystal | Gleam |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Ruby-like, clean and expressive, easy for Ruby developers to read and write. | Erlang/Elm-inspired, concise and functional, indentation-based with a focus on clarity. |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm, primarily object-oriented with some functional features. | Purely functional, immutable data, no side effects, strong emphasis on functional programming. |
| Typing | Static, inferred typing with optional type annotations; aims for safety with Ruby-like feel. | Static, strong and sound typing with type inference; no runtime type errors. |
| Performance | Compiled to native code via LLVM, performance close to C. | Compiles to Erlang BEAM bytecode or JavaScript; performance similar to other BEAM languages, optimized for concurrency. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Growing ecosystem, includes web frameworks like Amber and Lucky, but smaller than mainstream languages. | Limited native libraries, can interoperate with Erlang/Elixir libraries, ecosystem still maturing. |
| Community and support | Active but relatively small community, good documentation, active development. | Very small and young community, enthusiastic contributors, documentation improving. |
| Learning curve | Gentle for Ruby developers, moderate for others; familiar syntax eases onboarding. | Steeper for those new to functional programming or BEAM, but simple syntax helps. |