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Online Grain to Erlang Converter

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You can also type the input code below.

How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Grain to Erlang 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 Erlang code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Grain and Erlang

CharacteristicGrainErlang
SyntaxC-like, modern, and familiar to JavaScript/TypeScript developersProlog-inspired, functional, and uses pattern matching with unique syntax
ParadigmFunctional, statically typed, and designed for WebAssemblyFunctional, concurrent, and designed for distributed systems
TypingStatically typed with strong type inferenceDynamically typed
PerformanceOptimized for WebAssembly, good performance in browser and WASM environmentsOptimized for concurrency and fault-tolerance, not focused on raw computational speed
Libraries and frameworksLimited ecosystem, still growing, focused on WebAssemblyMature ecosystem, especially for telecom and distributed systems (e.g., OTP)
Community and supportSmall, emerging community with limited resourcesEstablished community with decades of support and extensive documentation
Learning curveGentle for those familiar with modern statically typed languagesSteep due to unique syntax and concurrency model