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Online SQL to COBOL Converter

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How to use this tool?

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

  1. Type or paste your SQL 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 SQL 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.

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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 SQL and COBOL

CharacteristicSQLCOBOL
SyntaxDeclarative syntax focused on data manipulation and retrieval.Verbose, English-like syntax designed for business applications.
ParadigmDeclarative programming paradigm.Procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms.
TypingDynamically typed with strong data types for columns.Statically typed with explicit data type declarations.
PerformanceOptimized for set-based operations and large data retrieval.Efficient for transaction processing and batch jobs.
Libraries and frameworksRich ecosystem of database management systems and tools.Limited modern libraries, primarily focused on legacy systems.
Community and supportLarge community with extensive resources and support.Smaller community, primarily focused on legacy systems and enterprise support.
Learning curveGenerally easier to learn for beginners, especially for data tasks.Steeper learning curve due to its verbosity and complexity.