How to use this tool?

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

  1. Type or paste your COBOL code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting Objective_C code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from COBOL to Objective_C 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

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Objective_C

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

COBOL

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Objective_C

Key differences between COBOL and Objective_C

CharacteristicCOBOLObjective_C
SyntaxCOBOL uses a verbose and English-like syntax.Objective-C uses a syntax similar to C with added Smalltalk-style syntax.
ParadigmCOBOL is primarily procedural and imperative.Objective-C is primarily object-oriented.
TypingCOBOL is statically typed.Objective-C is dynamically typed.
PerformanceCOBOL is known for its efficiency and performance in handling large-scale data processing.Objective-C offers good performance but may not be as efficient as lower-level languages.
Libraries and frameworksCOBOL has limited libraries and frameworks compared to modern languages.Objective-C has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available, especially for iOS and macOS development.
Community and supportCOBOL has a smaller and more specialized community with limited support.Objective-C has a larger community and better support, especially for iOS and macOS development.
Learning curveCOBOL has a steep learning curve, especially for developers with no prior experience in mainframe programming.Objective-C has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C and object-oriented programming.