Effortlessly convert code from perl to php in just 3 easy steps. Streamline your development process now.
<?php ... ?>
tags, while Perl scripts start with #!/usr/bin/perl
.
2. Convert Variables
In Perl, variables are prefixed with $
, @
, or %
for scalars, arrays, and hashes, respectively. In PHP, all variables are prefixed with $
.
Perl Example:
my $name = "John";
PHP Equivalent:
<?php
$name = "John";
?>
if ($age > 18) {
print "Adult";
}
PHP Equivalent:
<?php
if ($age > 18) {
echo "Adult";
}
?>
4. Convert Functions
Perl and PHP functions are similar but have different syntax.
Perl Example:
sub greet {
my ($name) = @_;
return "Hello, $name";
}
PHP Equivalent:
<?php
function greet($name) {
return "Hello, $name";
}
?>
if ($text =~ /pattern/) {
print "Match found";
}
PHP Equivalent:
<?php
if (preg_match('/pattern/', $text)) {
echo "Match found";
}
?>
File Handling
File handling in Perl and PHP is similar but requires different functions.
Perl Example:
open(my $fh, '<', 'file.txt') or die "Cannot open file";
while (my $line = <$fh>) {
print $line;
}
close($fh);
PHP Equivalent:
<?php
$fh = fopen('file.txt', 'r') or die("Cannot open file");
while ($line = fgets($fh)) {
echo $line;
}
fclose($fh);
?>
Statistics
Think of Perl as a Swiss Army knife, versatile and capable of many tasks, while PHP is like a specialized chef’s knife, designed specifically for web development.
FAQ SectionPerl is a general-purpose scripting language, while PHP is specifically designed for web development.
Is PHP easier to learn than Perl?Yes, PHP is generally considered easier to learn due to its straightforward syntax and extensive documentation.
Yes, you can use both languages together, but it is more common to use one language consistently for a project.
By following this guide, you can effectively transition from Perl to PHP, leveraging PHP’s strengths for modern web development.