Simplified Guide to Structured Cobol Programming

By Daniel D. McCracken and Donald G. Golden

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471582840
• ISBN13: 9780471582847
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 389 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Well written and easy to follow, my personal favorite.

I have been programming in COBOL for less than a year and have worked through several other COBOL books. This one has better explanations and tips than the others. It has been especially helpful in making sense out of some of the 'old code' that I have to maintain. The type of code they write about is waht I see in production every day. It is well worth the cover price. The one drawback is that there is no disk with sample code or a free complier.