How to use this tool?

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

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

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Erlang to Lua 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.

Erlang

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Lua

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

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Key differences between Erlang and Lua

CharacteristicErlangLua
SyntaxErlang has a unique syntax that is based on Prolog.Lua has a simple and flexible syntax that is similar to other scripting languages.
ParadigmErlang is a concurrent and functional programming language.Lua is a lightweight and procedural scripting language.
TypingErlang is dynamically typed.Lua is dynamically typed.
PerformanceErlang is known for its high performance in concurrent and distributed systems.Lua is lightweight and fast, but not as optimized for concurrency as Erlang.
Libraries and frameworksErlang has a rich set of libraries and frameworks for building scalable and fault-tolerant systems.Lua has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to Erlang.
Community and supportErlang has an active community and good support.Lua also has an active community and good support.
Learning curveErlang has a steeper learning curve due to its unique syntax and functional programming concepts.Lua has a relatively low learning curve and is easy to pick up.