Online Grain to Oberon+ Converter
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How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Grain to Oberon+ 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 Oberon+ code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Grain and Oberon+
| Characteristic | Grain | Oberon+ |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Grain has a modern, JavaScript-like syntax with influences from OCaml and ReasonML, making it approachable for web developers. | Oberon+ uses a Pascal/Modula-2 style syntax, which is minimalistic, structured, and designed for clarity and simplicity. |
| Paradigm | Primarily functional, with strong support for immutability and pattern matching, but also supports imperative constructs. | Procedural and modular, with some support for object-oriented programming through records and type extension. |
| Typing | Statically typed with type inference, inspired by ML-family languages. | Statically typed with explicit type declarations, following the Oberon family tradition. |
| Performance | Compiles to WebAssembly, offering good performance for web applications, though not as optimized as low-level languages. | Compiles to native code, generally providing efficient performance suitable for systems programming. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Limited ecosystem, but can interoperate with JavaScript and WebAssembly modules. | Very limited libraries and frameworks, mostly focused on core language features and some system libraries. |
| Community and support | Small but active and growing community, with official documentation and some community resources. | Very small and niche community, with limited support and resources available. |
| Learning curve | Moderate; easier for those familiar with functional programming or JavaScript-like syntax. | Steep for modern developers due to its unique syntax and minimalistic approach, but straightforward for those with Pascal/Modula-2 experience. |
