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Characteristic | Lua | Carbon |
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Syntax | Simple, lightweight, and minimalistic syntax inspired by Pascal and Ada. | C++-like syntax designed for familiarity and ease of migration from C++. |
Paradigm | Primarily procedural, with support for functional and basic object-oriented programming. | Multi-paradigm, supporting procedural, object-oriented, and generic programming. |
Typing | Dynamically typed. | Statically typed. |
Performance | Interpreted, generally fast for a scripting language but slower than compiled languages. | Designed for high performance, comparable to or better than C++. |
Libraries and frameworks | Limited standard library, but extensible via C libraries; popular in game engines like Love2D and Roblox. | Ecosystem still developing; aims for compatibility with C++ libraries and tools. |
Community and support | Established, active community with good documentation and resources. | Emerging community, early in development with limited resources and support. |
Learning curve | Gentle learning curve, easy for beginners. | Moderate to steep, especially for those unfamiliar with C++-like languages. |