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Online Grain to C Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Grain and C

CharacteristicGrainC
SyntaxGrain uses a syntax inspired by OCaml and ReasonML, featuring pattern matching, type inference, and functional constructs.C uses a procedural, minimalistic syntax with curly braces, semicolons, and explicit type declarations.
ParadigmPrimarily functional, with support for immutable data and first-class functions.Procedural and imperative, focusing on step-by-step instructions and manual memory management.
TypingStatically typed with type inference, similar to ML-family languages.Statically typed, but requires explicit type declarations for all variables and functions.
PerformanceRuns on WebAssembly, offering good performance for web and some server-side applications, but generally slower than native code.Compiles to highly optimized native machine code, offering very high performance and low-level hardware access.
Libraries and frameworksLimited ecosystem, with fewer libraries and frameworks due to its relative newness.Extensive ecosystem with a vast number of libraries and frameworks for systems, networking, and embedded development.
Community and supportSmall but growing community, limited resources and support.Large, mature, and active community with decades of resources, tutorials, and support.
Learning curveModerate learning curve, especially for those unfamiliar with functional programming or ML-like syntax.Steep learning curve due to manual memory management and low-level concepts, but syntax is straightforward.