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Online Perl to COBOL Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

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

Type or paste your Perl 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 Perl 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.

Perl Code:

COBOL Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

Perl Code:

COBOL Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between Perl and COBOL.

Characteristic	Perl	COBOL
Syntax	Perl has a flexible and expressive syntax with a lot of built-in features and shortcuts.	COBOL has a verbose and rigid syntax with a focus on readability and self-documentation.
Paradigm	Perl supports multiple programming paradigms including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.	COBOL is primarily a procedural programming language with limited support for object-oriented programming.
Typing	Perl is dynamically typed, allowing variables to hold values of any type.	COBOL is statically typed, requiring explicit declaration of variable types.
Performance	Perl is generally considered to have slower performance compared to compiled languages.	COBOL is designed for efficient batch processing and can have good performance for certain types of applications.
Libraries and frameworks	Perl has a rich ecosystem of libraries and frameworks available through CPAN (Comprehensive Perl Archive Network).	COBOL has a more limited selection of libraries and frameworks compared to modern languages.
Community and support	Perl has an active and supportive community with many online resources and forums.	COBOL has a smaller and more specialized community, but there are still resources available for support.
Learning curve	Perl has a relatively steep learning curve due to its flexible syntax and extensive features.	COBOL has a moderate learning curve, especially for programmers with experience in other procedural languages.

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