Online R to Gleam Converter
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How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from R to Gleam in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your R 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 R and Gleam
| Characteristic | R | Gleam |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | R uses a syntax similar to other statistical languages, with a focus on data manipulation and analysis; it is vectorized and often uses functions like apply, lapply, and data.frame. | Gleam has a syntax inspired by ML-family languages (like OCaml), with strong type annotations, pattern matching, and a focus on functional purity. |
| Paradigm | Primarily procedural and functional, with some object-oriented features (S3, S4, R6). | Purely functional, emphasizing immutability and stateless programming. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed; types are checked at runtime. | Statically and strongly typed; types are checked at compile time. |
| Performance | Interpreted and generally slower, especially for loops and non-vectorized code; optimized for statistical operations. | Compiled to Erlang BEAM bytecode or JavaScript; offers better performance for concurrent and scalable applications. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Extensive libraries for statistics, data analysis, and visualization (CRAN, Bioconductor). | Smaller ecosystem; can use Erlang and Elixir libraries, but fewer native libraries and frameworks. |
| Community and support | Large, mature community with strong academic and industry support. | Small but growing community; less mature, with more limited support resources. |
| Learning curve | Moderate; easier for those with a statistics or data science background. | Steeper, especially for those new to functional programming or static typing. |
