How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Scheme to Crystal in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Scheme 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 Scheme and Crystal
Characteristic | Scheme | Crystal |
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Syntax | Scheme has a simple and minimalist syntax with a heavy use of parentheses and prefix notation. | Crystal has a syntax similar to Ruby with a focus on readability and expressiveness. |
Paradigm | Scheme is a functional programming language that also supports imperative and object-oriented programming paradigms. | Crystal is a statically-typed, object-oriented programming language with a syntax inspired by Ruby. |
Typing | Scheme is dynamically typed, meaning that variable types are determined at runtime. | Crystal is statically typed, meaning that variable types are checked at compile-time. |
Performance | Scheme is an interpreted language and generally has slower performance compared to compiled languages. | Crystal is a compiled language and aims to have similar performance to C. |
Libraries and frameworks | Scheme has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to more popular languages. | Crystal has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, with some compatibility with Ruby gems. |
Community and support | Scheme has a smaller community compared to more mainstream languages, but still has active support and resources available. | Crystal has a smaller community compared to more established languages, but is growing and has active support. |
Learning curve | Scheme has a steep learning curve due to its unique syntax and functional programming concepts. | Crystal has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Ruby. |