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Online Zig to Grain Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

Key differences between Zig and Grain

CharacteristicZigGrain
SyntaxC-like, minimalistic, explicit, and designed for clarity and low-level control.ML-inspired, functional, concise, and expressive with a focus on readability.
ParadigmImperative, procedural, with some support for generic programming.Functional-first, supports functional and some imperative constructs.
TypingStatically typed, no nulls, no hidden control flow, manual memory management.Statically typed, strong type inference, algebraic data types, and pattern matching.
PerformanceHigh performance, close to C/C++, suitable for systems programming.Good performance for WebAssembly, but not as fast as low-level languages like Zig.
Libraries and frameworksLimited but growing standard library, can use C libraries directly.Smaller ecosystem, focused on WebAssembly, limited libraries compared to mainstream languages.
Community and supportActive and growing community, good documentation, increasing industry interest.Small and niche community, mostly academic and experimental users.
Learning curveModerate, especially for those familiar with C; requires understanding of low-level concepts.Moderate to steep, especially for those new to functional programming or ML-style syntax.