Online OCaml to Janet 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 OCaml to Janet in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your OCaml code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Janet code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between OCaml and Janet
| Characteristic | OCaml | Janet |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | ML-family, statically-indented, uses infix operators, pattern matching, and explicit type annotations. | Lisp-like, homoiconic, uses s-expressions, prefix notation, minimal punctuation. |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm: functional, imperative, and object-oriented. | Multi-paradigm: functional, imperative, and metaprogramming (macros). |
| Typing | Statically typed with strong type inference. | Dynamically typed. |
| Performance | High performance, native code compilation, efficient garbage collector. | Good performance for a scripting language, bytecode VM, suitable for embedding. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Rich ecosystem, OPAM package manager, many libraries for various domains. | Smaller ecosystem, core libraries are lightweight, fewer third-party packages. |
| Community and support | Established academic and industrial community, good documentation, active forums. | Smaller, niche community, responsive core developers, limited resources. |
| Learning curve | Moderate to steep, especially for those new to functional programming or type systems. | Gentle for those familiar with Lisp, otherwise moderate due to s-expression syntax. |
