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Answered on 07/04/2025 Learn COBOL

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Is it worthwhile to learn COBOL nowadays?

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Yes, learning COBOL can still be worthwhile, especially for those seeking stable, high-demand roles in sectors like banking, insurance, and government,
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What is the full form of "cobol"?

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Common Business-Oriented Language.
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Is Cobol a dead language?

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No, COBOL is not a "dead" language,
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Why are banks still using COBOL? Is it because the cost of switching is so high?

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due to the massive existing codebase, the high cost and complexity of migrating to newer systems, and COBOL's proven reliability and ability to handle critical financial transactions.
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Do any computer applications still use COBOL?

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COBOL is still widely used in applications deployed on mainframe computers,
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What is the difference between COBOL and JCL?

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COBOL is a programming language used to write business applications, while JCL (Job Control Language) is a command language used to manage and execute jobs
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What are the advantages of COBOL?

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simplicity, standardization, and business-oriented capabilities
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How do you merge 2 files in cobol?

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use the MERGE verb
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Why is COBOL a high level language?

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it uses English-like syntax and keywords, making it relatively easy for humans to read and understand
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Answered on 27/10/2025 Learn COBOL

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COBOL is pretty old language and I started learning this in early 90s on a PC and later on IBM Mainframes. COBOL triggered the first wave of Indian Techies ging to US on H1-B Visa in mid 90s to solve Y2K problem. COBOL Program Structure – 4 Divisions 1. Identification Division- Declares the program... read more

COBOL is pretty old language and I started learning this in early 90s on a PC and later on IBM Mainframes. COBOL triggered the first wave of Indian Techies ging to US on H1-B Visa in mid 90s to solve Y2K problem.

COBOL Program Structure – 4 Divisions

1. Identification Division
- Declares the program name and author info.
- Example: PROGRAM-ID. PAYROLL.

2. Environment Division
- Specifies the system and file setup.
- Example: INPUT-OUTPUT SECTION. for file handling.

3. Data Division
- Defines variables and data structures.
- Example: WORKING-STORAGE SECTION. for temporary data.

4. Procedure Division
- Contains the actual logic and instructions.
- Example: DISPLAY, MOVE, IF, PERFORM.





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