What is the difference between COBOL and Java?
In use for decades, COBOL executes business logic on mainframes like no other, whereas Java is a more widely used modern language that excels in using the latest IBM Z hardware advancements.
Why use COBOL and Java together?
By bringing Java and COBOL together, you save time against fully converting all of your applications from one language to another.
Can COBOL call a Java application?
Yes, it can. Java can also call COBOL applications.
The IBM COBOL and Java Interoperability portal consolidates resources that help you achieve interoperability between COBOL and Java on IBM z/OS.
Featuring useful tools, data mapping, and other documentation, learn about the new interoperability framework and how to make your existing Java programs callable from COBOL, and COBOL programs callable from Java. Also, gain new insights on how IBM CICS and IMS can play a role in COBOL and Java interoperability.
But what if I need (or want) to translate part of my COBOL program into Java?
The solution is IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z, the new generative AI-assisted product that helps you save time, enhancing your COBOL programs with Java, without having to convert it from one language to another. It includes program understanding, refactoring, AI-assisted selective translation from COBOL to Java, and verification tools.
However, while watsonx Code Assistant for Z is a powerful tool that includes translation capabilities, it is not the only option for application modernization. It can give you all the pieces, but you’ll still need to put it all together. Use the tips and methods highlighted in the COBOL and Java Interoperability portal to help with your COBOL and Java integrations.
Supercharge your mainframe application modernization using IBM’s watsonx Code Assistant for Z to help you selectively translate COBOL code to Java code where it will make the most impact, and the COBOL and Java Interoperability portal to help you call COBOL or Java without making significant source changes to either.
Link to COBOL Community https://community.ibm.com/community/user/ibmz-and-linuxone/groups/public?CommunityKey=dc94cb0f-7361-47d9-854f-dfcbdbbf04a3
Link to Java Community https://community.ibm.com/community/user/ibmz-and-linuxone/groups/public?CommunityKey=7c1d7dc7-29aa-40f6-829c-934e4b522bf8