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Online COBOL to Perl Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from COBOL to Perl 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 Perl code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from COBOL to Perl 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:

Perl Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

COBOL Code:

Perl Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between COBOL and Perl.

Characteristic	COBOL	Perl
Syntax	COBOL uses a verbose and English-like syntax.	Perl uses a concise and flexible syntax.
Paradigm	COBOL is primarily procedural and imperative.	Perl supports multiple paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional.
Typing	COBOL is statically typed.	Perl is dynamically typed.
Performance	COBOL is known for its efficient performance in handling large-scale business applications.	Perl is generally slower in performance compared to COBOL.
Libraries and frameworks	COBOL has a limited number of libraries and frameworks available.	Perl has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available for various purposes.
Community and support	COBOL has a smaller and more specialized community with limited support.	Perl has a larger and more active community with extensive support.
Learning curve	COBOL has a steeper learning curve due to its verbose syntax and specific use cases.	Perl has a relatively moderate learning curve, especially for those familiar with scripting languages.

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