How to use this tool?

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

  1. Type or paste your Julia code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting R code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Julia and R

CharacteristicJuliaR
SyntaxJulia has a syntax that is similar to MATLAB and Python, making it easy to learn for those familiar with these languages.R has a syntax that is unique and can be difficult to learn for those not familiar with it. However, it is designed specifically for statistical analysis and data visualization.
ParadigmJulia is a multi-paradigm language that supports functional, imperative, and object-oriented programming.R is primarily a functional programming language, but it also supports object-oriented programming.
TypingJulia is a dynamically typed language, which means that variable types are determined at runtime.R is also a dynamically typed language.
PerformanceJulia is designed for high performance computing and can be as fast as C or Fortran.R is not designed for high performance computing and can be slow for large datasets or complex computations.
Libraries and frameworksJulia has a growing number of libraries and frameworks for scientific computing, machine learning, and data analysis.R has a large number of libraries and frameworks for statistical analysis and data visualization.
Community and supportJulia has a growing community and is supported by the Julia Computing organization.R has a large and active community with many resources and support available.
Learning curveJulia has a moderate learning curve, but is easy to learn for those familiar with MATLAB or Python.R has a steep learning curve due to its unique syntax and functional programming paradigm.