Learn CRYSTAL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Performance Notes
Compiled native binaries run fast
Use fibers for lightweight concurrency
Avoid excessive object allocations in hot loops
Use structs for value types to reduce GC overhead
Leverage compile-time macros for repeated patterns
Security Notes
Validate user inputs for web applications
Use HTTPS for network requests
Handle exceptions to prevent leaks
Sanitize data for database insertion
Follow secure coding practices for concurrency
Monitoring Analytics
Logging for runtime
Fiber execution tracing
Compile-time warnings and errors
Benchmark hot paths
Monitor web requests in Kemal/Amber apps
Code Quality
Use type inference wisely
Follow Ruby-inspired readable syntax
Write unit tests with Spec
Modularize code for maintainability
Document fiber usage and concurrency