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Online Java to COBOL Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

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

Type or paste your Java code in the input box.
Click on the "Convert" button.
The converted COBOL code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Java to COBOL 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.

Java Code:

COBOL Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

Java Code:

COBOL Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between Java and COBOL.

Characteristic	Java	COBOL
Syntax	Java uses C-style syntax with curly braces and semicolons.	COBOL uses a verbose and English-like syntax.
Paradigm	Java is primarily an object-oriented programming language with support for procedural programming.	COBOL is primarily a procedural programming language with limited support for object-oriented programming.
Typing	Java is a statically-typed language with strong type checking.	COBOL is a statically-typed language with weak type checking.
Performance	Java is known for its good performance due to its efficient bytecode execution.	COBOL is generally slower in terms of performance compared to Java.
Libraries and frameworks	Java has a vast ecosystem of libraries and frameworks for various purposes.	COBOL has limited libraries and frameworks compared to Java.
Community and support	Java has a large and active community with extensive support and resources.	COBOL has a smaller and less active community with limited support and resources.
Learning curve	Java has a moderate learning curve, especially for beginners.	COBOL has a steeper learning curve, especially for those unfamiliar with mainframe systems.

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