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Online Janet to Raku Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Janet and Raku

CharacteristicJanetRaku
SyntaxLisp-like, uses s-expressions with parentheses; concise and minimalistic.Perl-inspired, rich and expressive with many syntactic features; more traditional and flexible.
ParadigmMulti-paradigm: functional, imperative, and some object-oriented features.Multi-paradigm: supports procedural, object-oriented, functional, concurrent, and reactive programming.
TypingDynamically typed.Gradually typed (supports both dynamic and static typing).
PerformanceVery 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 frameworksSmaller 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 supportSmall but active community; less mainstream support.Larger, more established community; more resources and support channels.
Learning curveGentle 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.