How to use this tool?

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

  1. Type or paste your Ada 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.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Ada 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.

Ada

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COBOL

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

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COBOL

Key differences between Ada and COBOL

CharacteristicAdaCOBOL
SyntaxAda has a more modern and flexible syntax compared to COBOL.COBOL has a more verbose and rigid syntax compared to Ada.
ParadigmAda supports both procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms.COBOL primarily follows a procedural programming paradigm.
TypingAda is a strongly typed language with static typing.COBOL is a weakly typed language with dynamic typing.
PerformanceAda is known for its high performance and efficiency.COBOL is not typically known for its performance and efficiency.
Libraries and frameworksAda has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to COBOL.COBOL has a larger ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to Ada.
Community and supportAda has a smaller community and support compared to COBOL.COBOL has a larger community and support compared to Ada.
Learning curveAda has a moderate learning curve, suitable for experienced programmers.COBOL has a relatively steep learning curve, especially for beginners.