How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Fortran to Erlang in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Fortran code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Erlang code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from Fortran to Erlang 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.
Fortran
Erlang
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Fortran
Erlang
Key differences between Fortran and Erlang
Characteristic | Fortran | Erlang |
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Syntax | Fortran uses a fixed-format syntax with strict column-based rules. | Erlang uses a flexible syntax with pattern matching and functional programming constructs. |
Paradigm | Fortran is primarily a procedural programming language. | Erlang is a concurrent and functional programming language. |
Typing | Fortran has static typing with optional dynamic arrays. | Erlang has dynamic typing with pattern matching and type inference. |
Performance | Fortran is known for its high performance in scientific and numerical computations. | Erlang is optimized for concurrency and fault-tolerance rather than raw performance. |
Libraries and frameworks | Fortran has a wide range of libraries and frameworks for scientific computing. | Erlang has libraries and frameworks for building distributed and fault-tolerant systems. |
Community and support | Fortran has an active community and good support for scientific computing. | Erlang has a smaller but dedicated community with support for building fault-tolerant systems. |
Learning curve | Fortran has a steeper learning curve due to its syntax and focus on scientific computing. | Erlang has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with functional programming. |