How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Haskell to Scala in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Haskell code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Scala code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Haskell and Scala
Characteristic | Haskell | Scala |
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Syntax | Haskell has a more concise and mathematical syntax, with a strong focus on functional programming concepts. | Scala has a more flexible and object-oriented syntax, with support for both functional and imperative programming styles. |
Paradigm | Haskell is a purely functional programming language. | Scala is a multi-paradigm programming language that supports both functional and object-oriented programming. |
Typing | Haskell has a strong static type system with type inference. | Scala has a strong static type system with type inference, but also supports dynamic typing through the use of the 'Any' type. |
Performance | Haskell is known for its high performance, especially in terms of memory usage and concurrency. | Scala is also known for its good performance, but it may not be as optimized for certain low-level tasks as Haskell. |
Libraries and frameworks | Haskell has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, but it may not have as many options as Scala. | Scala has a large ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including popular ones like Akka and Play Framework. |
Community and support | Haskell has a passionate and active community, but it may not have as large of a user base or as much commercial support as Scala. | Scala has a large and active community, with strong commercial support from companies like Lightbend. |
Learning curve | Haskell has a steep learning curve, especially for programmers who are not familiar with functional programming concepts. | Scala has a moderate learning curve, especially for programmers who are already familiar with object-oriented programming. |