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to-java-migration is agent-read markdown (skill) from openhands/extensions: Migrate COBOL code to idiomatic Java, preserving business logic while following Java best practices. Use for COBOL modernization projects..

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What the file says

Migrate COBOL code to idiomatic Java, preserving all business logic.

## Code Style Requirements

Write idiomatic Java, NOT literal COBOL translations:
- Use Java conventions: camelCase names, standard collections (List, Map)
- Use Java standard library instead of rolling your own
- No god classes — split into cohesive, single-responsibility classes
- No TODO comments or stub implementations — fully implement everything

## Robustness Requirements

- Validate inputs at method entry (null checks, range validation)
- Use try-catch for all I/O and external operations
- Use try-with-resources for files, streams, connections
- Handle errors gracefully with meaningful messages

## Configuration Requirements

- No hardcoded file paths or credentials — use environment variables
- No magic numbers — use named constants
- Make limits and timeouts configurable

## Documentation Requirements

- Add COBOL references: `// COBOL equivalent: BNK1CRA.cbl 145-167`
- Document assumptions made during conversion
- Add Javadoc to public methods

## Testing Requirements

If test fixtures exist (see `cobol-build-setup` skill):
- Create a JUnit test class for each migrated program
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openhands/extensions · 150 stars · license MIT · pushed 2026-09-24 · branch main

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