How does translation tr/// affect performance or memory usage?

Perl's translation operator `tr///` is a powerful tool for transforming strings. Its efficiency often hinges on how it's applied—particularly regarding performance and memory usage. Understanding its impact is vital for optimizing Perl programs.

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        # Example of using tr/// in Perl
        my $string = "Hello World!";
        $string =~ tr/aeiou/AEIOU/; # Convert vowels to uppercase
        print $string; # Outputs: HEllO WOrld!