How should I convert Java code to C# code?

Question

I\'m porting a Java library to C#. I\'m using Visual Studio 2008, so I don\'t have the discontinued Microsoft Java Language Conversion Assistant program (JLCA).

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Answer 1

If you have a small amount of code then a line by line conversion is probably the most efficient.

If you have a large amount of code I would consider:

1. Looking for a product that does the conversation for you.
2. Writing a script (Ruby or Perl might be a good candidate) to do the conversion for you - at least the monotonous stuff! It could be a simple search/replace for keyword differences and renaming of files. Gives you more time/fingers to concentrate on the harder stuff.