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COBOL . . . Still standing tall.Just like the evergreen, the COBOL programming language has remained vibrant and full of life year after year. Today, COBOL is running a large number of the world's business data applications, and it's likely to remain a viable language in the years ahead.Now in its 11th Edition, Nancy Stern, Robert Stern, and James Ley's COBOL for the 21st Century continues to show how to design COBOL programs that are easy to read, debug, modify, and maintain. You'll learn to write interactive programs as well as batch programs with sophisticated file processing techniques, and become familiar with valuable information processing and systems concepts.Features* Updated to reflect COBOL 2008, where appropriate.* A chapter on the Report Writer Module.* More endofchapter questions.* A running case study builds on what you have learned in each chapter.* Integrated coverage of interactive programming.* Covers information processing and systems concepts that will help you interact with users and systems analysts when designing programs.* Introduces programming tools such as pseudocode and hierarchy charts that make program logic more structured, modular, and topdown.* Presents useful techniques for maintaining and modifying older 'legacy' programs.* Effective learning tools, including chapter outlines and objectives, debugging tips and exercises, criticalthinking questions, and programming assignments.* Links to COBOL Internet resources.* Companion Website (www.wiley.com/college/stern), featuring a syntax reference guide, data sets for all programming assignments, and all programs illustrated in the book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'COBOL for the 21st Century'? A: The book focuses on teaching the COBOL programming language, emphasizing how to design programs that are easy to read, debug, modify, and maintain.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in programming? A: Yes, 'COBOL for the 21st Century' is designed for learners at various levels, including beginners, with clear explanations and structured learning tools.
- Q: What is the edition of the book and when was it published? A: The book is in its 11th Edition and was published on August 5, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 832 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of COBOL programming.
- Q: Does this book cover COBOL 2008 updates? A: Yes, the book is updated to reflect COBOL 2008 where appropriate, including new features and enhancements.
- Q: Are there practical exercises included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes end-of-chapter questions, debugging tips, exercises, and programming assignments to reinforce learning.
- Q: What additional resources are available with this book? A: The book provides links to COBOL Internet resources and has a Companion Website featuring a syntax reference guide and data sets for programming assignments.
- Q: What topics related to information processing are covered? A: The book covers important information processing and systems concepts to help users interact effectively with systems analysts during program design.
- Q: Can this book help with maintaining legacy programs? A: Yes, it presents useful techniques for maintaining and modifying older legacy programs, making it valuable for developers working with existing systems.
- Q: What programming tools does the book introduce? A: The book introduces programming tools such as pseudocode and hierarchy charts, which help structure program logic in a modular and top-down approach.