How to use this tool?

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

  1. Type or paste your Scheme 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.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Scheme to Crystal using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.

Example 1 - Is String Palindrome

Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.

Scheme

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Crystal

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

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Crystal

Key differences between Scheme and Crystal

CharacteristicSchemeCrystal
SyntaxScheme has a simple and minimalist syntax with a heavy use of parentheses and prefix notation.Crystal has a syntax similar to Ruby with a focus on readability and expressiveness.
ParadigmScheme is a functional programming language that also supports imperative and object-oriented programming paradigms.Crystal is a statically-typed, object-oriented programming language with a syntax inspired by Ruby.
TypingScheme is dynamically typed, meaning that variable types are determined at runtime.Crystal is statically typed, meaning that variable types are checked at compile-time.
PerformanceScheme is an interpreted language and generally has slower performance compared to compiled languages.Crystal is a compiled language and aims to have similar performance to C.
Libraries and frameworksScheme has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to more popular languages.Crystal has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, with some compatibility with Ruby gems.
Community and supportScheme has a smaller community compared to more mainstream languages, but still has active support and resources available.Crystal has a smaller community compared to more established languages, but is growing and has active support.
Learning curveScheme has a steep learning curve due to its unique syntax and functional programming concepts.Crystal has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Ruby.