How to use this tool?

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

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

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Crystal to ActionScript 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.

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ActionScript

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

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ActionScript

Key differences between Crystal and ActionScript

CharacteristicCrystalActionScript
SyntaxCrystal has a syntax similar to Ruby, with some additional features like static typing.ActionScript has a syntax similar to JavaScript, with some additional features specific to the Flash platform.
ParadigmCrystal supports object-oriented programming and metaprogramming.ActionScript supports object-oriented programming and event-driven programming.
TypingCrystal has static typing, which means variables must be declared with their types.ActionScript has dynamic typing, which means variables do not need to be declared with their types.
PerformanceCrystal is known for its high performance and low memory usage.ActionScript is optimized for performance on the Flash platform, but may not be as performant as Crystal in other contexts.
Libraries and frameworksCrystal has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, but it may not have as many options as more established languages.ActionScript has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available, especially for Flash development.
Community and supportCrystal has a smaller community compared to more popular languages, but it is growing and has active support from its community.ActionScript has a larger community, especially within the Flash development community, and has good support from Adobe.
Learning curveCrystal has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Ruby or other similar languages.ActionScript has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with JavaScript or other similar languages.