From Beginners to Experts
Learning COBOL Programming is a modern introduction to one of the most enduring programming languages in enterprise computing. Despite being over 60 years old, COBOL continues to power critical business systems in banking, insurance, government, and healthcare, processing an estimated 95% of ATM transactions and 80% of in-person transactions worldwide.
This textbook takes a practical approach, starting with COBOL fundamentals and progressing through file handling, data processing, CICS programming for online transactions, and batch processing with JCL. You'll learn to read, write, and maintain COBOL programs on mainframe systems.
With the growing shortage of COBOL developers and the massive installed base of legacy systems, COBOL skills are increasingly valuable. This book prepares you for real-world mainframe development, legacy modernization projects, and the unique challenges of enterprise COBOL programming.