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| Translation Problem | F# Syntax Example | Ruby Syntax Example | Score (1-10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type Inference | let x = 42 |
x = 42 |
3 |
| Pattern Matching | match x with | Some v -> v | None -> 0 |
case x with when v then v else 0 |
7 |
| Immutable vs Mutable Collections | let list = [1; 2; 3] |
list = [1, 2, 3] |
4 |
| Discriminated Unions | type Shape = Circle of float | Square of float |
class Circle; class Square; end |
8 |
| Asynchronous Workflows | async { return 42 } |
Thread.new { 42 } |
6 |
| First-Class Functions | let add x y = x + y |
add = -> (x, y) { x + y } |
5 |
| Record Types | type Person = { Name: string; Age: int } |
Person = Struct.new(:name, :age) |
4 |
| Computation Expressions | let result = computation { return 42 } |
result = 42 (no direct equivalent) |
9 |
F# has a powerful type inference system that allows developers to omit type annotations in many cases. For example:
let x = 42
In Ruby, type inference is less strict, and while you can write:
x = 42
there's no type checking at compile time, which can lead to runtime errors.
Reference: F# Type Inference
F# supports pattern matching, which allows for concise and expressive handling of different data shapes:
match x with
| Some v -> v
| None -> 0
In Ruby, you would typically use a case statement, but it lacks the same level of expressiveness:
case x
when Some then v
else 0
end
Reference: F# Pattern Matching
F# collections are immutable by default, which can lead to different programming paradigms:
let list = [1; 2; 3]
In Ruby, collections are mutable:
list = [1, 2, 3]
This difference can lead to challenges in translating algorithms that rely on immutability.
Reference: F# Collections
F# allows for the definition of discriminated unions, which can represent a value that can take on multiple forms:
type Shape = Circle of float | Square of float
In Ruby, you would typically use classes to achieve similar functionality, but it lacks the concise syntax:
class Circle; end
class Square; end
Reference: F# Discriminated Unions
F# provides a straightforward way to handle asynchronous programming with workflows:
async { return 42 }
In Ruby, you would use threads or fibers, which can be more complex:
Thread.new { 42 }
Reference: F# Asynchronous Workflows
F# treats functions as first-class citizens, allowing for easy function definitions:
let add x y = x + y
In Ruby, you can achieve similar functionality, but the syntax is different:
add = -> (x, y) { x + y }
Reference: F# Functions
F# provides a concise way to define record types:
type Person = { Name: string; Age: int }
In Ruby, you can use structs, but the syntax is more verbose:
Person = Struct.new(:name, :age)
Reference: F# Record Types
F# supports computation expressions, which allow for custom control flow:
let result = computation { return 42 }
Ruby does not have a direct equivalent, making this a challenging translation:
result = 42
Reference: F# Computation Expressions