Online COBOL to Carbon Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from COBOL to Carbon 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 Carbon code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between COBOL and Carbon
| Characteristic | COBOL | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | English-like, verbose, designed for readability and business logic. | C++-inspired, modern, concise, designed for clarity and safety. |
| Paradigm | Procedural, imperative, primarily focused on business data processing. | Multi-paradigm, supports procedural, object-oriented, and generic programming. |
| Typing | Static, weak typing with fixed data types and explicit declarations. | Static, strong typing with modern type inference and safety features. |
| Performance | Optimized for batch processing and transaction-heavy workloads; efficient for business applications. | Designed for high performance, aims to match or exceed C++ performance for systems programming. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Limited, mostly legacy libraries focused on business and financial applications. | Currently limited, but aims for compatibility with C++ libraries and modern ecosystem support. |
| Community and support | Mature but shrinking community, strong support in legacy enterprise environments. | Emerging community, active development, growing interest but limited production use. |
| Learning curve | Steep for modern developers due to outdated syntax and paradigms. | Moderate, especially for those familiar with C++ or modern programming languages. |
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