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 -

  1. Type or paste your Groovy code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting VB.NET code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between Groovy and VB.NET

CharacteristicGroovyVB.NET
SyntaxGroovy 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.
ParadigmGroovy supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming paradigms.VB.NET primarily supports object-oriented programming paradigm.
TypingGroovy is dynamically typed, allowing flexibility in variable types.VB.NET is statically typed, requiring explicit declaration of variable types.
PerformanceGroovy 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 frameworksGroovy has good integration with Java libraries and frameworks.VB.NET has good integration with .NET libraries and frameworks.
Community and supportGroovy has an active community and good support from the Groovy development team.VB.NET has a large community and good support from Microsoft.
Learning curveGroovy 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.