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| Characteristic | Janet | Raku |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Lisp-like, uses s-expressions with parentheses; concise and minimalistic. | Perl-inspired, rich and expressive with many syntactic features; more traditional and flexible. |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm: functional, imperative, and some object-oriented features. | Multi-paradigm: supports procedural, object-oriented, functional, concurrent, and reactive programming. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed. | Gradually typed (supports both dynamic and static typing). |
| Performance | Very fast startup and good performance for scripting; suitable for embedding. | Slower than many mainstream languages due to its rich feature set and runtime complexity. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Smaller ecosystem; core library is minimal but extensible with C modules. | Larger and growing ecosystem; has a module repository (Raku Modules) with many libraries. |
| Community and support | Small but active community; less mainstream support. | Larger, more established community; more resources and support channels. |
| Learning curve | Gentle for those familiar with Lisp; minimal syntax but may be unfamiliar to others. | Steep due to rich syntax and many features; easier for those with Perl experience. |