How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Groovy to VB.NET in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Groovy code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting VB.NET code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from Groovy to VB.NET using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.
Example 1 - Is String Palindrome
Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.
Groovy
VB.NET
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Groovy
VB.NET
Key differences between Groovy and VB.NET
Characteristic | Groovy | VB.NET |
---|---|---|
Syntax | Groovy has a syntax similar to Java with additional features like closures and dynamic typing. | VB.NET has a syntax similar to Visual Basic with support for object-oriented programming and .NET framework features. |
Paradigm | Groovy supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming paradigms. | VB.NET primarily supports object-oriented programming paradigm. |
Typing | Groovy is dynamically typed, allowing flexibility in variable types. | VB.NET is statically typed, requiring explicit declaration of variable types. |
Performance | Groovy is generally slower than VB.NET due to its dynamic nature. | VB.NET is generally faster than Groovy due to its static typing and compiled nature. |
Libraries and frameworks | Groovy has good integration with Java libraries and frameworks. | VB.NET has good integration with .NET libraries and frameworks. |
Community and support | Groovy has an active community and good support from the Groovy development team. | VB.NET has a large community and good support from Microsoft. |
Learning curve | Groovy has a relatively low learning curve for Java developers due to its similar syntax. | VB.NET has a moderate learning curve for developers new to the .NET ecosystem. |