How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Fortran to Ada in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Fortran code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Ada code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Fortran and Ada
Characteristic | Fortran | Ada |
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Syntax | Fortran uses a fixed-format syntax with column-based layout. It has a simple and concise syntax. | Ada uses a free-format syntax with indentation-based layout. It has a more verbose and structured syntax. |
Paradigm | Fortran is primarily a procedural programming language with support for imperative and object-oriented programming. | Ada is a multi-paradigm programming language that supports imperative, object-oriented, and concurrent programming. |
Typing | Fortran has static typing, which means that variable types are checked at compile-time. | Ada also has static typing, but it provides more advanced type checking features compared to Fortran. |
Performance | Fortran is known for its high performance in scientific and numerical computing applications. | Ada is a general-purpose language and may not have the same level of performance optimizations as Fortran in specific domains. |
Libraries and frameworks | Fortran has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available for scientific and numerical computing. | Ada has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to Fortran, but it has good support for safety-critical and embedded systems. |
Community and support | Fortran has an active community and good support for scientific and numerical computing. | Ada also has an active community, but it is more focused on safety-critical and embedded systems. |
Learning curve | Fortran has a relatively steep learning curve, especially for beginners without prior programming experience. | Ada has a moderate learning curve, with a focus on strong typing and software engineering principles. |