Online JavaScript to Raku 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 JavaScript to Raku in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your JavaScript code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Raku code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between JavaScript and Raku
| Characteristic | JavaScript | Raku |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | C-like, curly braces, semicolons, familiar to many web developers. | Perl-inspired, flexible, allows multiple ways to express code, more symbols and sigils. |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm: supports object-oriented, functional, and imperative programming. | Multi-paradigm: supports object-oriented, functional, concurrent, and declarative programming. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed, weak typing with implicit type coercion. | Gradually typed: supports both dynamic and static typing, strong type system. |
| Performance | Highly optimized engines (like V8), fast for web and many server-side tasks. | Generally slower due to less mature implementations and focus on expressiveness over speed. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Extensive ecosystem, thousands of libraries and frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js, etc.). | Smaller ecosystem, fewer libraries and frameworks, but growing community modules. |
| Community and support | Large, active global community, extensive documentation, strong industry support. | Smaller, passionate community, less mainstream support, but active in development and help. |
| Learning curve | Relatively easy to start, especially for web development; quirks in advanced usage. | Steeper learning curve due to flexible syntax and advanced features. |
