How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from VB.NET to Dart in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your VB.NET code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Dart code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between VB.NET and Dart
Characteristic | VB.NET | Dart |
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Syntax | VB.NET uses a syntax similar to the BASIC programming language, with keywords and statements that are easy to read and understand. | Dart uses a C-style syntax, similar to languages like Java and JavaScript, with curly braces and semicolons to define blocks of code. |
Paradigm | VB.NET is primarily an object-oriented programming language, but it also supports procedural and functional programming paradigms. | Dart is a multi-paradigm language that supports both object-oriented and functional programming, with a focus on building user interfaces. |
Typing | VB.NET is a statically-typed language, which means that variable types are checked at compile-time. | Dart is a optionally-typed language, which means that variable types can be specified but are not required. It also supports type inference. |
Performance | VB.NET is a compiled language that runs on the .NET framework, which provides good performance. | Dart is an interpreted language that runs on the Dart Virtual Machine (VM), which provides good performance but may be slower than compiled languages. |
Libraries and frameworks | VB.NET has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available, including the .NET framework and third-party libraries. | Dart has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including the Flutter framework for building cross-platform mobile and web applications. |
Community and support | VB.NET has a large and active community of developers, with good support from Microsoft and online resources. | Dart has a smaller but growing community of developers, with good support from Google and online resources. |
Learning curve | VB.NET has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with BASIC or other .NET languages. | Dart has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C-style languages like Java or JavaScript. |