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Online Raku to Rust Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Raku to Rust 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 Rust code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Raku and Rust

CharacteristicRakuRust
SyntaxFlexible, expressive, Perl-inspired with support for multiple programming styles and custom operators.Strict, C-like, focused on clarity and safety, with explicit syntax for ownership and lifetimes.
ParadigmMulti-paradigm: supports procedural, object-oriented, functional, concurrent, and declarative programming.Multi-paradigm: primarily imperative and functional, with strong emphasis on safety and concurrency.
TypingDynamically typed by default, with optional gradual/static typing.Statically and strongly typed, with type inference.
PerformanceSlower, interpreted or JIT-compiled, not optimized for high performance.High performance, compiled to native code, comparable to C/C++.
Libraries and frameworksSmaller ecosystem, fewer libraries and frameworks, but growing.Large and rapidly growing ecosystem, with many libraries (crates) and frameworks available.
Community and supportSmaller, passionate community, less corporate backing, limited resources.Large, active, and supportive community, strong corporate and open-source backing.
Learning curveSteep due to flexible syntax and many features, but approachable for Perl users.Steep due to strict rules (ownership, borrowing), but well-documented and supported.