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Contains comprehensive coverage of the AS/400 and interactive processing. * Provides a step-by-step introduction to programming with COBOL. * Demonstrates how COBOL can be used as a "language of the 90's." * Updated web site which contains additional information, as well as changes... Read Full Overview

This new edition of the best-selling COBOL text has been thoroughly revised and updated--covers the latest COBOL standard, COBOL 85. Covers both mainframe and microcomputer (Microsoft) COBOL. Focuses on good program design, not just the syntax of the language, and provides an... Read Full Overview

A popular text, noted for its extensive pedagogy and unparalleled ability to crystallize difficult, technical concepts accurately. In this edition COBOL-85 is given primary emphasis and the latest standard, COBOL 199x is highlighted throughout. Contains increased coverage of... Read Full Overview

* Teaches students to design programs so that they are easy to read, debug, modify, and maintain. * Provides students with the ability to write well designed elementary, intermediate, and advanced structured COBOL programs in their entirety. * Familiarizes students with information... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

COBOL is one of the traditional mainframe languages. Powerful PC compilers have become available which have widened the audience and applicability of the language.

Traditionally one of the most popular mainframe languages, COBOL is being used for a wider array of applications thanks to new technologies. While maintaining most of the content which has made it a standard reference in COBOL programming, the eighth edition of this book is revised... Read Full Overview