How to use this tool?

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

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Erlang to Ruby 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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Ruby

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

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Ruby

Key differences between Erlang and Ruby

CharacteristicErlangRuby
SyntaxErlang has a unique syntax that is based on Prolog and uses pattern matching extensively.Ruby has a more traditional syntax that is inspired by Perl and Smalltalk.
ParadigmErlang is a concurrent, functional programming language.Ruby is a dynamic, object-oriented programming language.
TypingErlang is dynamically typed.Ruby is dynamically typed.
PerformanceErlang is known for its high performance in concurrent and distributed systems.Ruby is generally slower than Erlang in terms of performance.
Libraries and frameworksErlang has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to Ruby.Ruby has a large ecosystem of libraries and frameworks.
Community and supportErlang has a smaller community compared to Ruby, but it has strong support from Ericsson.Ruby has a large and active community with extensive support.
Learning curveErlang has a steeper learning curve due to its unique syntax and functional programming concepts.Ruby has a relatively gentle learning curve, especially for those familiar with object-oriented programming.