ldpl ☆

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Description:
COBOL-like programming language that compiles to C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 5.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: programming-language cobol c-plus-plus compiler developer-tools

Install: brew install ldpl

About:
LDPL is a structured programming language designed to resemble COBOL in syntax while compiling directly to C++. It enables developers to write modern applications with a familiar legacy-style syntax, bridging the gap between classic business-oriented programming and contemporary C++ performance and libraries.

Key Features:

COBOL-like syntax for easy adoption by legacy developers
Compiles to standard C++ source code
Structured programming paradigm
Cross-platform compatibility via C++ backend

Use Cases:

Modernizing legacy COBOL development workflows
Teaching programming concepts with COBOL-like syntax
Building cross-platform applications with C++ compilation

Alternatives:

GnuCOBOL – GnuCOBOL compiles COBOL directly, while LDPL provides COBOL-like syntax that compiles to C++
C++ – C++ offers native performance without the COBOL-like syntax layer that LDPL provides

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 16, 2025 11:01am		0	VERSION_BUMP	c9e57d84
Sep 14, 2024 1:42pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	7795d312