Online Nim to Zig 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 Nim to Zig in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Nim code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Zig code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Nim and Zig
| Characteristic | Nim | Zig |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Python-like, indentation-based, readable and expressive. | C-like, explicit, minimalistic, and focuses on clarity. |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm: procedural, object-oriented, functional, and metaprogramming. | Procedural and systems programming, with some metaprogramming. |
| Typing | Statically typed with type inference. | Statically typed with explicit types and some inference. |
| Performance | High performance, compiles to C/C++/JavaScript, close to C speed. | High performance, aims for predictable and optimal performance, often matches or exceeds C. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Growing standard library and third-party packages, but smaller ecosystem. | Minimal standard library, fewer third-party libraries, ecosystem still maturing. |
| Community and support | Small but active community, decent documentation, slower response for niche topics. | Very small but passionate community, excellent official documentation, rapid development. |
| Learning curve | Gentle for those familiar with Python or Pascal, approachable syntax. | Steeper, especially for those new to systems programming or C-like languages. |
