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Online Zig to Erlang Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Zig and Erlang

CharacteristicZigErlang
SyntaxC-like, minimalistic, explicit, and designed for clarity and safety.Functional, declarative, uses pattern matching and recursion, syntax is unique and inspired by Prolog.
ParadigmImperative, procedural, with some support for generic programming.Functional, concurrent, and designed for distributed and fault-tolerant systems.
TypingStatically typed, no garbage collector, manual memory management.Dynamically typed, automatic memory management with garbage collection.
PerformanceHigh performance, close to C/C++, suitable for systems programming.Good for concurrent workloads, but generally slower for raw computation compared to low-level languages.
Libraries and frameworksGrowing ecosystem, fewer libraries and frameworks compared to mature languages.Rich set of libraries for concurrency, networking, and distributed systems, especially with OTP framework.
Community and supportSmaller, but active and growing community; limited commercial support.Established community, strong support in telecom and distributed systems, good documentation.
Learning curveModerate, especially for those familiar with C-like languages; manual memory management can be challenging.Steep, due to unique syntax and functional paradigm; easier for those with functional programming background.