The generated Java code is readable

• A consistent comment format is used for all generated Java code.
• Header comment groups are generated for all generated Java data, execution, and support classes and methods.
• Explanatory comments are placed at appropriate places in the generated Java code.
• Blank lines are used to separate generated Java statement groups.
• The generated Java code is aligned for ease of readability.

Cobol reference comments can be generated

• Cobol paragraph names can be generated as tagged Java comments for ease of location reference.
• Cobol comments can be generated as Java comments for algorithmic reference.
• Cobol source statements can be generated as tagged Java comments for ease of transition from Cobol to Java.
• Tagged comments mean that the generated Java comment has a unique identifying character sequence so that the comments may be removed programmatically at a later date if so desired.

Future maintenance costs are lower

• The automated LeTS process generates standardized Java source code.
• Standardized code is easier to maintain thus lowering maintenance costs.
• Well documented source code is easier to maintain which lowers maintenance costs.