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Online Erlang to Carbon Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Erlang and Carbon

CharacteristicErlangCarbon
SyntaxHas a unique, Prolog-inspired syntax with pattern matching and significant use of commas and periods; can be unfamiliar to most programmers.Designed to be familiar to C++ developers, with modern, readable syntax and improvements for safety and clarity.
ParadigmFunctional, concurrent, and process-oriented; emphasizes immutability and message passing.Multi-paradigm, primarily imperative and object-oriented, with support for modern programming practices.
TypingDynamically typed, with optional static analysis via tools like Dialyzer.Statically typed, with a focus on type safety and modern type system features.
PerformanceOptimized for massive concurrency and fault tolerance, but not for raw computational speed.Aims for high performance comparable to or better than C++, suitable for systems programming.
Libraries and frameworksRich ecosystem for distributed and concurrent systems, especially telecom and messaging (e.g., OTP framework).Ecosystem is nascent; aims for interoperability with C++ libraries but lacks a mature set of native libraries.
Community and supportEstablished, though niche, community with strong support in telecom and distributed systems.Very new, experimental language with a small and growing community; limited support resources.
Learning curveSteep, due to unique syntax and functional paradigm, especially for those from imperative backgrounds.Moderate, especially for C++ developers; designed to be approachable but still evolving.