CobolSchool

Mission

Cobol is a of the languages more adaptable today in its beginnings was focuses in the businesses its adaptability allowed to continue to use today, adding modules and complements in the main program.

CobolSchool talks about Cobol language, show some examples, provide Link where you can download manuals and compilersr to begin programming in Cobol.

showing now how Cobol has evolved in last years.

 

What is CobolSchool?

 

Is a website that displays information and assistance on the programming language Cobol, showing some examples of this language, places where you can download compilers and you need to start working with the Cobol language and some neighboring sites containing tutorials on how to make applications Cobol language


COBOL History


Cobol is a language focused on business, was created in the '60s, was developed with the help of computer manufacturers, users and the Department of Defense of the United States, its development took nearly six months.

Because it was widely accepted, evolved quickly add more features, now since 2007 has been developing a new version of this language.

 

Features


has a very good self-documentation capabilities.

Handles structured fields to prevent data loss when a number is converted to binary.

The syntax was based on the English language to facilitate understanding, avoiding rare symbols.

Today Cobol code can be developed for the platform. NET and EJB.