How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Vala to VB.NET in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Vala 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 Vala 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.
Vala
VB.NET
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Vala
VB.NET
Key differences between Vala and VB.NET
Characteristic | Vala | VB.NET |
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Syntax | Vala has a syntax similar to C# and is inspired by the GObject system. | VB.NET has a syntax similar to Visual Basic and is more verbose compared to Vala. |
Paradigm | Vala is an object-oriented programming language. | VB.NET is a multi-paradigm programming language that supports both object-oriented and procedural programming. |
Typing | Vala has static typing with type inference. | VB.NET has static typing with explicit type declarations. |
Performance | Vala is known for its performance as it compiles to C code. | VB.NET is generally slower compared to Vala as it runs on the .NET framework. |
Libraries and frameworks | Vala has access to the GNOME ecosystem and can use libraries written in C. | VB.NET has access to the extensive .NET framework and a wide range of libraries. |
Community and support | Vala has a smaller community and less support compared to VB.NET. | VB.NET has a larger community and more support compared to Vala. |
Learning curve | Vala has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C# or C++. | VB.NET has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Visual Basic or other BASIC-like languages. |