• Author:
  • McCracken, Daniel D.
  • Golden, Donald G.
• Subject:
  Computer Programming / Software Development
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  23/02/1988
• Price:
  $155.99
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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.

Started in COBOL Programming.

The Basic Program Structure.

Data Division Elements and the Arithmetic Verbs.

Program Design.

COBOL Structure Statements.

A Simple Payroll Program.

Pictures and Related Topics.

Debugging.

Control Breaks.

Data Representation and Related Topics.

Compound Conditionals and The Seed Catalog Program.

Updating Sequential Files.

Table Handling.

File Storage Devices and Programming.

Character Manipulation.

The Report Writer.

The COBOL Sort.

Subprograms.

Additional COBOL Topics.

Interactive COBOL.

Appendices.

Index.