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Online COBOL to Rust Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

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

Examples

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

Rust Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

COBOL Code:

Rust Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between COBOL and Rust.

Characteristic	COBOL	Rust
Syntax	COBOL has a verbose and English-like syntax.	Rust has a modern and expressive syntax.
Paradigm	COBOL is primarily procedural and imperative.	Rust is a multi-paradigm language, supporting imperative, functional, and object-oriented programming.
Typing	COBOL has static typing.	Rust has static typing with type inference.
Performance	COBOL is known for its efficiency and performance in handling large-scale business applications.	Rust is designed for high performance and low-level system programming.
Libraries and frameworks	COBOL has a limited number of libraries and frameworks compared to modern languages.	Rust has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks.
Community and support	COBOL has a smaller and more specialized community with limited support.	Rust has a vibrant and active community with strong support.
Learning curve	COBOL has a steep learning curve, especially for developers with no prior experience.	Rust has a moderate learning curve, with a focus on memory safety and concurrency.

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