Online COBOL to C++ Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

Type or paste your COBOL code in the input box.
Click the convert button.
The resulting C++ code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from COBOL to C++ 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.

COBOL

C++

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

COBOL

C++

Key differences between COBOL and C++

Characteristic	COBOL	C++
Syntax	COBOL has a verbose and English-like syntax.	C++ has a more concise and C-like syntax.
Paradigm	COBOL is primarily procedural and imperative.	C++ supports multiple paradigms including procedural, object-oriented, and generic programming.
Typing	COBOL is statically typed.	C++ is statically typed with support for type inference in some cases.
Performance	COBOL is known for its efficient batch processing capabilities.	C++ is generally considered to have better performance due to its low-level control.
Libraries and frameworks	COBOL has a limited number of libraries and frameworks available.	C++ has a wide range of libraries and frameworks for various purposes.
Community and support	COBOL has a smaller and more specialized community with limited support.	C++ has a large and active community with extensive support.
Learning curve	COBOL has a steeper learning curve due to its unique syntax and concepts.	C++ has a moderate learning curve, especially for beginners.

Online COBOL to C++ Converter

How to use this tool?

Examples

Key differences between COBOL and C++

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