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Online COBOL to Fortran Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

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

Type or paste your COBOL code in the input box.
Click on the "Convert" button.
The converted Fortran code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from COBOL to Fortran 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.

COBOL Code:

Fortran Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

COBOL Code:

Fortran Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between COBOL and Fortran.

Characteristic	COBOL	Fortran
Syntax	COBOL uses a verbose and English-like syntax.	Fortran uses a concise and mathematical-like syntax.
Paradigm	COBOL is primarily procedural and imperative.	Fortran is primarily used for scientific and numerical computing.
Typing	COBOL supports static typing.	Fortran supports static typing.
Performance	COBOL is known for its efficient performance in business applications.	Fortran is known for its efficient performance in scientific and numerical computations.
Libraries and frameworks	COBOL has a limited number of libraries and frameworks available.	Fortran has a wide range of libraries and frameworks for scientific computing.
Community and support	COBOL has a smaller community and limited support compared to other languages.	Fortran has an active community and good support for scientific computing.
Learning curve	COBOL has a steep learning curve due to its verbose syntax and specific use cases.	Fortran has a moderate learning curve, especially for those with a background in scientific computing.

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