How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Tcl to COBOL in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Tcl code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting COBOL code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from Tcl 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.
Tcl
COBOL
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Tcl
COBOL
Key differences between Tcl and COBOL
Characteristic | Tcl | COBOL |
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Syntax | Tcl has a simple and flexible syntax with commands and arguments separated by spaces. | COBOL has a verbose and rigid syntax with fixed-format statements. |
Paradigm | Tcl is a procedural scripting language. | COBOL is a procedural and object-oriented programming language. |
Typing | Tcl is dynamically typed. | COBOL is statically typed. |
Performance | Tcl is interpreted and generally has lower performance compared to compiled languages. | COBOL is compiled and optimized for high-performance. |
Libraries and frameworks | Tcl has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to COBOL. | COBOL has a larger ecosystem of libraries and frameworks. |
Community and support | Tcl has a smaller community and less support compared to COBOL. | COBOL has a larger community and more support. |
Learning curve | Tcl has a relatively low learning curve and is easy to pick up. | COBOL has a steeper learning curve and requires more effort to learn. |