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Online Fortran to COBOL Converter

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Additional Instructions

How to use this tool?

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

Type or paste your Fortran code in the input box.
Click on the "Convert" button.
The converted COBOL code will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Fortran 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.

Fortran Code:

COBOL Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

Fortran Code:

COBOL Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between Fortran and COBOL.

Characteristic	Fortran	COBOL
Syntax	Fortran uses a fixed-format syntax with specific column requirements.	COBOL uses a verbose and English-like syntax with a more flexible format.
Paradigm	Fortran is primarily a procedural programming language.	COBOL is primarily a procedural programming language with support for object-oriented programming.
Typing	Fortran has static typing.	COBOL has static typing.
Performance	Fortran is known for its high performance in scientific and numerical computing.	COBOL is not typically used for performance-critical applications.
Libraries and frameworks	Fortran has a wide range of libraries and frameworks for scientific and numerical computing.	COBOL has limited libraries and frameworks compared to Fortran.
Community and support	Fortran has a smaller but dedicated community with good support for scientific and numerical computing.	COBOL has a larger community and better support for business and legacy systems.
Learning curve	Fortran has a steeper learning curve due to its specific syntax and focus on scientific computing.	COBOL has a moderate learning curve, especially for those with a background in business systems.

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