How to use this tool?

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

  1. Type or paste your Groovy 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 Groovy 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.

Groovy

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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 Groovy and ActionScript

CharacteristicGroovyActionScript
SyntaxGroovy has a syntax similar to Java with additional features like closures and dynamic typing.ActionScript has a syntax similar to JavaScript with support for object-oriented programming.
ParadigmGroovy supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming paradigms.ActionScript is primarily an object-oriented programming language.
TypingGroovy supports both static typing and dynamic typing.ActionScript is a statically typed language.
PerformanceGroovy is generally slower than Java due to its dynamic nature.ActionScript is designed for performance and is optimized for running in the Flash Player.
Libraries and frameworksGroovy has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available, including integration with Java libraries.ActionScript has a strong ecosystem of libraries and frameworks for building Flash-based applications.
Community and supportGroovy has an active community and good support from the Apache Software Foundation.ActionScript has a smaller community compared to other languages, but still has support from Adobe.
Learning curveGroovy has a relatively low learning curve for Java developers due to its similarity to Java.ActionScript has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers new to object-oriented programming.