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Online Swift to Carbon Converter

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You can also type the input code below.

How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Swift and Carbon

CharacteristicSwiftCarbon
SyntaxModern, 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.
ParadigmMulti-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++.
TypingStrong, static typing with type inference and optionals for safety.Strong, static typing, designed to improve upon C++'s type system and safety.
PerformanceHigh 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 frameworksRich 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 supportLarge, active community with strong support from Apple and open-source contributors.Small, emerging community; primarily driven by Google and early adopters.
Learning curveModerate; 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.