How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Kotlin to VB.NET in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Kotlin 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 Kotlin 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.
Kotlin
VB.NET
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Kotlin
VB.NET
Key differences between Kotlin and VB.NET
Characteristic | Kotlin | VB.NET |
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Syntax | Kotlin has a modern and concise syntax that is similar to Java but with added features like null safety and extension functions. | VB.NET has a more verbose syntax compared to Kotlin and is similar to the older Visual Basic language. |
Paradigm | Kotlin is a statically-typed programming language that supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. | VB.NET is primarily an object-oriented programming language. |
Typing | Kotlin has strong static typing with type inference, which reduces the need for explicit type declarations. | VB.NET also has strong static typing but requires explicit type declarations. |
Performance | Kotlin is designed to have similar performance to Java as it can be compiled to JVM bytecode. | VB.NET is compiled to Common Intermediate Language (CIL) and runs on the .NET framework, which can have comparable performance to other .NET languages. |
Libraries and frameworks | Kotlin has good interoperability with Java libraries and frameworks, allowing developers to leverage the existing Java ecosystem. | VB.NET has access to the extensive .NET framework libraries and can also use third-party libraries developed for .NET. |
Community and support | Kotlin has a growing community and is backed by JetBrains, which provides support and regular updates. | VB.NET has an established community and is supported by Microsoft, but it may not have as much active development and new features compared to other .NET languages. |
Learning curve | Kotlin has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Java, as it builds upon existing Java knowledge. | VB.NET has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with other .NET languages or Visual Basic. |