Online COBOL to C Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online AI code 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 on the "Convert" button.
The converted C code 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 Code:

C Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

COBOL Code:

C Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between COBOL and C.

Characteristic	COBOL	C
Syntax	COBOL uses a verbose and English-like syntax.	C uses a concise and low-level syntax.
Paradigm	COBOL is primarily procedural and imperative.	C is a procedural and imperative language, but also supports some object-oriented features.
Typing	COBOL is statically typed.	C is statically typed.
Performance	COBOL is optimized for business applications and may have slower performance compared to C.	C is a low-level language and can be highly optimized for performance.
Libraries and frameworks	COBOL has a limited number of libraries and frameworks available.	C has a wide range of libraries and frameworks available.
Community and support	COBOL has a smaller community and limited support compared to C.	C has a large and active community with extensive support.
Learning curve	COBOL has a steeper learning curve due to its verbose syntax and specific use cases.	C has a moderate learning curve, especially for beginners.

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