Online Gleam to Ruby Converter
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How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Gleam to Ruby in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Gleam code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Ruby code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Gleam and Ruby
| Characteristic | Gleam | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Statically typed, inspired by ML-family languages, concise and strict syntax. | Dynamically typed, inspired by Perl and Smalltalk, flexible and expressive syntax. |
| Paradigm | Functional, immutable data, strong emphasis on pure functions. | Object-oriented, supports functional and imperative styles. |
| Typing | Static, strong, and inferred typing. | Dynamic and duck typing. |
| Performance | Compiles to Erlang BEAM or JavaScript, generally high performance for concurrent workloads. | Interpreted, generally slower, but performance can be improved with JRuby or TruffleRuby. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Limited ecosystem, can use Erlang/Elixir libraries via interop. | Rich ecosystem, mature frameworks like Rails and Sinatra. |
| Community and support | Small but growing community, limited resources. | Large, established community with extensive documentation and support. |
| Learning curve | Moderate to steep, especially for those new to functional programming. | Gentle, beginner-friendly, designed for developer happiness. |
