Online Grain to Fortran Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Grain to Fortran in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Grain code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Fortran code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Grain and Fortran
| Characteristic | Grain | Fortran |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Modern, JavaScript/TypeScript-like, functional syntax with pattern matching and type inference. | Older, imperative, verbose syntax with fixed or free-form source, designed for mathematical formulas. |
| Paradigm | Functional-first, supports functional and some imperative programming. | Imperative and procedural, with some support for object-oriented programming in later versions. |
| Typing | Statically typed with type inference and strong type safety. | Statically typed, but with less type inference and weaker type safety compared to modern languages. |
| Performance | Runs on WebAssembly, good performance for web applications but not as optimized as native code. | Highly optimized for numerical and scientific computing, often close to C/C++ in performance. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Limited ecosystem, mainly focused on WebAssembly and web development. | Rich set of libraries for scientific, engineering, and numerical computing, but fewer modern frameworks. |
| Community and support | Small, emerging community with limited resources and support. | Large, established community in scientific and engineering fields, with decades of support and resources. |
| Learning curve | Easier for those familiar with modern functional languages; documentation is limited. | Steep for beginners due to older syntax and paradigms, but well-documented for scientific use cases. |
