Online Lua to Gleam 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 Lua to Gleam in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Lua code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Gleam code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Lua and Gleam
| Characteristic | Lua | Gleam |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Simple, lightweight, and imperative with C-like influences; minimalistic and easy to read. | Modern, functional, and inspired by ML-family languages; uses significant whitespace and pattern matching. |
| Paradigm | Primarily imperative and procedural, with some support for object-oriented and functional styles. | Purely functional, emphasizing immutability and strong type safety. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed; types are checked at runtime. | Statically typed with strong type inference; types are checked at compile time. |
| Performance | Very fast and lightweight, designed for embedding and scripting. | Compiles to Erlang BEAM or JavaScript; performance depends on the target but generally good for concurrent applications. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Rich ecosystem for game development (e.g., LÖVE), scripting, and embedded systems; fewer general-purpose libraries. | Growing ecosystem, leverages Erlang/Elixir libraries for backend development; fewer libraries compared to mature languages. |
| Community and support | Established, active community with good documentation and resources. | Smaller, newer community; active development and increasing support, but fewer resources. |
| Learning curve | Gentle learning curve due to simple syntax and semantics. | Moderate learning curve, especially for those new to functional programming and static typing. |
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