How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Swift to Erlang in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Swift code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Erlang code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Swift and Erlang
Characteristic | Swift | Erlang |
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Syntax | Swift has a syntax similar to other C-based languages, making it familiar to developers with experience in languages like C, C++, and Objective-C. | Erlang has a unique syntax that is based on Prolog, which may require some learning for developers who are not familiar with functional programming languages. |
Paradigm | Swift is a multi-paradigm language that supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming. | Erlang is a functional programming language that is designed for building concurrent and distributed systems. |
Typing | Swift is a statically-typed language, which means that variable types are checked at compile-time. | Erlang is a dynamically-typed language, which means that variable types are checked at runtime. |
Performance | Swift is known for its high performance and low memory footprint, making it suitable for building performance-critical applications. | Erlang is designed for fault-tolerant and highly concurrent systems, but it may not have the same level of performance as low-level languages like C or C++. |
Libraries and frameworks | Swift has a rich ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including popular ones like SwiftUI, Alamofire, and CoreData. | Erlang has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to languages like Swift, but it has libraries for building distributed systems, such as OTP (Open Telecom Platform). |
Community and support | Swift has a large and active community with good support from Apple, which provides official documentation, forums, and regular updates. | Erlang has a smaller community compared to languages like Swift, but it has a dedicated community of developers who are passionate about building fault-tolerant and highly concurrent systems. |
Learning curve | Swift has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers with experience in C-based languages. | Erlang may have a steeper learning curve, especially for developers who are not familiar with functional programming concepts and the unique syntax of the language. |