How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Perl to Fsharp in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

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

Key differences between Perl and Fsharp

CharacteristicPerlFsharp
SyntaxPerl has a flexible and expressive syntax with a focus on regular expressions and text processing.F# has a concise and expressive syntax with a focus on functional programming.
ParadigmPerl supports multiple programming paradigms including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.F# is a functional-first programming language that also supports object-oriented programming.
TypingPerl is dynamically typed, allowing for flexible and dynamic programming.F# is statically typed, providing strong type checking and compile-time type inference.
PerformancePerl is generally considered to have slower performance compared to compiled languages.F# is a compiled language that can achieve high performance.
Libraries and frameworksPerl has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available for various purposes.F# has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, particularly for functional programming.
Community and supportPerl has a large and active community with extensive documentation and support resources.F# has a smaller but dedicated community with active support from Microsoft and open-source contributors.
Learning curvePerl has a steep learning curve due to its flexible syntax and various programming paradigms.F# has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with functional programming concepts.