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Online VBA to Perl Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

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

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from VBA 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.

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Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

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Key differences between VBA and Perl

CharacteristicVBAPerl
SyntaxSimple and similar to English, designed for ease of use in Excel and Office applications.More complex and flexible, with a variety of syntactical styles and conventions.
ParadigmPrimarily procedural, with some object-oriented features.Multi-paradigm, supporting procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.
TypingWeakly typed, with implicit type conversion.Dynamically typed, allowing for flexible variable types.
PerformanceGenerally slower, optimized for automation within Microsoft Office.Faster for text processing and system administration tasks, but performance can vary based on usage.
Libraries and frameworksLimited to Microsoft Office libraries and some third-party add-ins.Rich ecosystem with CPAN providing a vast array of libraries and frameworks.
Community and supportStrong support within Microsoft Office user communities, but less active outside that scope.Large and active community with extensive resources, forums, and documentation.
Learning curveEasier for beginners, especially those familiar with Microsoft Office.Steeper learning curve due to its complexity and flexibility.