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Online Perl to Gleam Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Perl and Gleam

CharacteristicPerlGleam
SyntaxFlexible, allows multiple ways to accomplish the same task, often considered 'write-only' due to its complexity.Clean, concise, and influenced by ML-family languages; enforces consistency and readability.
ParadigmMulti-paradigm (procedural, object-oriented, functional).Functional, with strong emphasis on immutability and pattern matching.
TypingDynamically typed.Statically typed with strong type inference.
PerformanceInterpreted, generally slower than compiled languages but fast for scripting tasks.Compiles to Erlang BEAM or JavaScript, offering good performance for concurrent and scalable applications.
Libraries and frameworksExtensive CPAN repository with thousands of libraries and modules.Smaller ecosystem, but can interoperate with Erlang and Elixir libraries.
Community and supportLarge, mature, and established community with decades of resources.Growing but small community, with increasing interest and support.
Learning curveSteep, due to flexible syntax and multiple ways to do things.Gentle, especially for those familiar with functional programming concepts.