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| Characteristic | Swift | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Modern, concise, and designed for safety and readability; influenced by Objective-C and other modern languages. | C-like syntax, designed to be familiar to C++ developers, with improvements for clarity and maintainability. |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm: supports object-oriented, protocol-oriented, and functional programming. | Primarily multi-paradigm, with a focus on supporting both procedural and object-oriented programming, similar to C++. |
| Typing | Strong, static typing with type inference and optionals for safety. | Strong, static typing, designed to improve upon C++'s type system and safety. |
| Performance | High performance, comparable to C and C++, optimized for Apple platforms. | Aims for performance similar to or better than C++, with modern language features and optimizations. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Rich ecosystem, especially for Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS); access to Cocoa and Swift Package Manager. | Limited libraries and frameworks as it is still experimental; aims for interoperability with C++ libraries. |
| Community and support | Large, active community with strong support from Apple and open-source contributors. | Small, emerging community; primarily driven by Google and early adopters. |
| Learning curve | Moderate; designed to be approachable for beginners and experienced developers alike. | Steep for those unfamiliar with C++ concepts; easier for C++ developers due to syntactic and conceptual similarities. |