Online Racket 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 Racket to Janet in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Racket 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 Racket and Janet
| Characteristic | Racket | Janet |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Lisp-like, uses lots of parentheses, S-expression based. | Lisp-like, but with more concise syntax and fewer parentheses, supports table literals and more modern constructs. |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm: functional, procedural, object-oriented, and logic programming. | Multi-paradigm: functional and imperative, with emphasis on scripting and embedding. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed (with optional static typing via Typed Racket). | Dynamically typed. |
| Performance | Interpreted/compiled, generally slower than C but optimized for language research and education. | Interpreted/bytecode VM, lightweight and fast startup, suitable for scripting and embedding. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Extensive standard library, many third-party packages, strong support for language-oriented programming. | Smaller standard library, fewer third-party libraries, but easy to extend with C modules. |
| Community and support | Large, active academic and educational community, good documentation and forums. | Smaller, niche community, but active development and responsive maintainers. |
| Learning curve | Steep for beginners due to Lisp syntax, but excellent educational resources. | Gentler for those familiar with scripting languages, concise syntax, but less beginner-focused material. |
