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Online Raku to Crystal Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Raku and Crystal

CharacteristicRakuCrystal
SyntaxFlexible, expressive, Perl-inspired with many modern features; allows multiple ways to accomplish tasks.Clean, Ruby-like syntax; focuses on readability and simplicity.
ParadigmMulti-paradigm: supports procedural, object-oriented, functional, concurrent, and reactive programming.Primarily object-oriented, with some functional programming features.
TypingGradually typed; supports dynamic and static typing with type inference.Statically typed with type inference; types are checked at compile time.
PerformanceSlower than many compiled languages due to its flexibility and runtime features.High performance, close to C, due to ahead-of-time compilation to native code.
Libraries and frameworksGrowing ecosystem, but fewer libraries and frameworks compared to more established languages.Smaller ecosystem, but has several web frameworks and libraries, often inspired by Ruby.
Community and supportSmall but passionate community; support mainly through forums, IRC, and documentation.Small but active community; support via GitHub, forums, and chat platforms.
Learning curveSteep, due to its flexibility, unique features, and rich syntax.Gentle for those familiar with Ruby; straightforward for beginners.