Online Racket to Raku 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 Raku 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 Raku code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Racket and Raku
| Characteristic | Racket | Raku |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Lisp-like, uses lots of parentheses, prefix notation, minimalistic and uniform. | Perl-like, rich and expressive, supports multiple paradigms, more syntactic variety. |
| Paradigm | Primarily functional, also supports imperative and object-oriented programming. | Multi-paradigm: functional, object-oriented, concurrent, and procedural. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed by default, optional static typing via Typed Racket. | Gradually typed, supports both dynamic and static typing with type constraints. |
| Performance | Generally fast for a dynamic language, but slower than statically compiled languages. | Slower than many mainstream languages, performance is improving but still a common criticism. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Rich standard library, many educational and research-oriented libraries, less for web and enterprise. | Growing ecosystem, fewer libraries than older languages, but has modules for many domains. |
| Community and support | Strong academic and educational community, active development, good documentation. | Smaller but passionate community, active development, documentation improving. |
| Learning curve | Gentle for beginners, especially in educational settings, simple core concepts. | Steep due to rich syntax and many features, but flexible for experienced programmers. |
