How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Fsharp to Crystal in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Fsharp code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Crystal code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Fsharp and Crystal
Characteristic | Fsharp | Crystal |
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Syntax | F# has a functional-first syntax with support for imperative and object-oriented programming. | Crystal has a syntax inspired by Ruby with static typing and compile-time type inference. |
Paradigm | F# supports functional, imperative, and object-oriented programming paradigms. | Crystal supports object-oriented and imperative programming paradigms. |
Typing | F# has static typing with type inference. | Crystal has static typing with compile-time type checking. |
Performance | F# is known for its performance and can be comparable to other statically-typed languages. | Crystal aims for high performance and has a similar performance to statically-typed languages like C or C++. |
Libraries and frameworks | F# has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including support for .NET libraries. | Crystal has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to more established languages. |
Community and support | F# has an active community and good support from Microsoft. | Crystal has a smaller community and may have limited support compared to more popular languages. |
Learning curve | F# has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with functional programming concepts. | Crystal has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Ruby or similar languages. |