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Online Elm to Zig Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Elm to Zig in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

  1. Type or paste your Elm code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting Zig code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Elm and Zig

CharacteristicElmZig
SyntaxClean, Haskell-inspired, functional syntax with significant whitespace and no semicolons.C-like, imperative syntax with explicit blocks and semicolons, designed for clarity and simplicity.
ParadigmPurely functional, declarative, focused on immutability and side-effect management.Imperative, procedural, with manual memory management and low-level control.
TypingStatic, strong, and inferred typing with no null or runtime exceptions.Static, strong typing with explicit types and compile-time safety checks.
PerformanceGood for web front-end; compiles to efficient JavaScript but not suitable for system-level performance.High performance, suitable for systems programming, often comparable to C/C++.
Libraries and frameworksFocused ecosystem for web front-end; limited libraries outside core use case.Growing but smaller ecosystem; can use C libraries directly, but fewer native Zig libraries.
Community and supportSmall, friendly, and focused community; slower development and fewer resources.Active and growing community, especially among systems programmers; increasing resources and support.
Learning curveGentle for beginners in functional programming; simple concepts but functional paradigm may be new.Moderate to steep, especially for those new to low-level programming or manual memory management.