cobol-to-java-conversion
SKILL.md
COBOL to Java Conversion
Overview
Comprehensive guide for converting COBOL mainframe applications to modern Java, preserving business logic while adopting cloud-native architecture patterns. This skill is specifically tailored for the CardDemo application but provides general best practices applicable to any COBOL modernization effort.
When to Use This Skill
- Converting COBOL online CICS programs to Java Spring Boot REST services
- Migrating COBOL batch programs to Java scheduled jobs or Spring Batch
- Translating COBOL copybooks to Java POJOs
- Migrating VSAM files to SQL databases
- Modernizing DB2/IMS data access to JPA/JDBC