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Online Lua to Carbon Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Lua and Carbon

CharacteristicLuaCarbon
SyntaxSimple, lightweight, and minimalistic syntax inspired by Pascal and Ada.C++-like syntax designed for familiarity and ease of migration from C++.
ParadigmPrimarily procedural, with support for functional and basic object-oriented programming.Multi-paradigm, supporting procedural, object-oriented, and generic programming.
TypingDynamically typed.Statically typed.
PerformanceInterpreted, generally fast for a scripting language but slower than compiled languages.Designed for high performance, comparable to or better than C++.
Libraries and frameworksLimited 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 supportEstablished, active community with good documentation and resources.Emerging community, early in development with limited resources and support.
Learning curveGentle learning curve, easy for beginners.Moderate to steep, especially for those unfamiliar with C++-like languages.