How to use this tool?

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

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

Key differences between Dart and COBOL

CharacteristicDartCOBOL
SyntaxDart has a C-style syntax with curly braces and semicolons.COBOL has a verbose and English-like syntax with a lot of keywords and punctuation.
ParadigmDart supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms.COBOL is primarily a procedural programming language.
TypingDart is a statically typed language with type inference.COBOL is a statically typed language with explicit type declarations.
PerformanceDart is designed to be fast and efficient, with a just-in-time (JIT) compiler and an ahead-of-time (AOT) compiler.COBOL is not known for its performance and is often used for legacy systems.
Libraries and frameworksDart has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including Flutter for building cross-platform mobile apps.COBOL has limited libraries and frameworks compared to modern languages.
Community and supportDart has an active and growing community with good support from Google.COBOL has a smaller and declining community with limited support.
Learning curveDart has a relatively moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C-style languages.COBOL has a steep learning curve, especially for developers without prior experience in mainframe programming.