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Translating code from one language to another

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Use the /translate command in the chat window to translate code from one language to the other.

Chat syntax for translating code

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The chat syntax is: /translate [from <source_language>] to <target_language> (<code reference> | <code snippet>) [additional instructions]

  • Make sure to start the prompt with /translate, followed by the rest of the syntax.

  • [from <source_language>] is optional and is automatically detected if not specified in the command. It is recommended to specify the source language if the quality of the translation response is not good enough.

  • <target_language> is required. Provide complete language names without spaces, such as TypeScript instead of Type Script or JavaScript instead of Java Script.

  • (<code reference> | <code snippet>): Along with a target language, you can include either a code reference or a code snippet. Use one reference or snippet at a time.

    • <code reference>: Refer to a file, method, or class name from active workspace by using an @ symbol. For example:

      /translate to java @get_metric_type

      When you reference a method, {{site.data.keyword.wca_short}} supports certain code languages. Referencing a full file works for all languages. For more information, see Language support when you work with methods.

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    • <code snippet>: Use a code snippet from your editor or paste a code snippet.

      To use code snippet from your editor:

      1. Highlight the code in the editor.
      2. Right click to show the pop-up menu.
      3. Choose {{site.data.keyword.wca_short}}.
      4. Choose Add selected code to chat to insert the code into the chat where you are starting the /translate command.

      To paste a code snippet:

      1. Find the code you want to translate.
      2. Paste the code into the chat where you are starting the /translate command.

  • [additional instructions] are optional.

    For example: /translate to java @get_user_list Copy the comments from this function to the translated code