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Online Ruby to Perl Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

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

Type or paste your Ruby code in the input box.
Click on the "Convert" button.
The converted Perl code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Ruby to Perl 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.

Ruby Code:

Perl Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

Ruby Code:

Perl Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between Ruby and Perl.

Characteristic	Ruby	Perl
Syntax	Ruby has a more elegant and concise syntax compared to Perl.	Perl has a more complex and verbose syntax compared to Ruby.
Paradigm	Ruby is a pure object-oriented language that supports functional programming paradigms.	Perl is a multi-paradigm language that supports procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming paradigms.
Typing	Ruby is dynamically typed, meaning that variable types are determined at runtime.	Perl is dynamically typed, meaning that variable types are determined at runtime.
Performance	Ruby is slower than Perl in terms of performance due to its heavy use of abstractions.	Perl is faster than Ruby in terms of performance due to its focus on practicality and efficiency.
Libraries and frameworks	Ruby has a strong focus on web development and has popular frameworks such as Ruby on Rails.	Perl has a wide range of libraries and frameworks, but they are not as popular as those in Ruby.
Community and support	Ruby has a large and active community with many resources and support available.	Perl has a smaller community compared to Ruby, but still has resources and support available.
Learning curve	Ruby has a relatively easy learning curve due to its elegant syntax and focus on readability.	Perl has a steeper learning curve due to its complex syntax and focus on practicality.

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