Structured COBOL Programming

Stern, Nancy, Stern, Robert A. M., Cooper, James

ISBN 10: 0471871508 / ISBN 13: 9780471871507

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1985

Good condition. 4th edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # B07M-00119

Synopsis:

This updated textbook edition teaches structured ANS Cobol, with an emphasis on good programming style, standardized program formats and problem definition, data validation, and debugging and error control procedures. It includes chapter outlines, list of objectives, review questions and glossary. The book covers important new features of the 1985 COBOL Standard.

From the Back Cover: A hardy perennial!
Despite years of dire predictions, COBOL is still thriving. In fact, it′s practically a perennial. New version of COBOL for PCs now enable you to use COBOL to develop interesting graphical user interfaces, create Web pages, and even incorporate components from other languages such as Visual Basic.
Now with COBOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, 10/E, you can take advantage of these exciting new developments and learn how to become a master COBOL programmer.
Features:
∗ Includes new integrated coverage of interactive programming.
∗ Shows how to design programs that area easy to read, debug, modify, and maintain.
∗ Covers information processing and systems concepts that will help you interact with users and systems analysts when designing programs.
∗ Introduces you to programming tools such as pseudocode and hierarchy charts that make program logic more structured, modular, and top–down.
∗ Presents useful techniques for maintaining and modifying older "legacy" programs.
∗ Includes a student CD containing all data for all programming assignments as well as the full Practice Program from each chapter.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Structured COBOL Programming
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 4th Edition