A Simplified Guide to Structured COBOL Programming - Softcover

McCracken, Daniel D.; Golden, Donald G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471886580 ISBN 13: 9780471886587

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1988

Synopsis

This is for the person who wants to learn what COBOL is, what programming is, and how to use COBOL in typical business data processing applications. Assumes no previous background in programming. Hands–on programming begins in Chapter 1––each chapter is based on one or more example programs applicable to real–life business settings. Treatment is based on the concepts of structured programming––only a few logical control structures are used throughout the book. Emphasizes a clear program style for ease of reading and debugging. All programs have been tested and run, and computer output is displayed in each case.

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Synopsis

This is a guide for the person who wants to learn what COBOL is, what programming is, and how to use COBOL in typical business data processing applications. It assumes no previous background in programming and hands-on programming is introduced in Chapter 1. Each chapter is based on one or more example programs applicable to real-life business settings. Treatment is based on the concepts of structured programming - only a few logical control structures are used throughout the book. Emphasis is laid on a clear program style for ease of reading and debugging. All programs have been tested and run, and computer output is displayed in each case.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0471886580
• ISBN 13: 9780471886587
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 656