COBOL Tutorials: Master the Art of Classic Programming

On our COBOL tutorials page, you will discover an educational resource designed to guide you through the complexities and wonders of this classic programming language. From fundamental concepts to advanced techniques, each tutorial is carefully crafted to provide a practical and deep understanding of COBOL. Get ready to expand your skills and solidify your mastery in the art of COBOL programming!

Basic Guides on COBOL Programming

Welcome to our section “Basic Guides on COBOL Programming,” designed to provide a solid and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of COBOL. Whether you are taking your first steps in programming or looking to consolidate your knowledge, here you will find carefully crafted educational resources to help you understand the essential fundamentals of this classic language.

Basic Structure of a COBOL Program

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
PROGRAM-ID. MyProgram.
AUTHOR. YourName.
DATE-WRITTEN. DD/MM/YYYY.

ENVIRONMENT DIVISION.
CONFIGURATION SECTION.
SOURCE-COMPUTER. IBM-PC.

DATA DIVISION.
WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
01 Variable-1 PIC 9(5).
01 Variable-2 PIC X(20).

PROCEDURE DIVISION.
Program-Start.
    DISPLAY 'Hello, World!'.
    ACCEPT Variable-1 FROM CONSOLE.
    MOVE 'Welcome' TO Variable-2.
    DISPLAY 'Number entered: ' Variable-1.
    DISPLAY 'Message: ' Variable-2.
Program-End.

STOP RUN.

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a programming language primarily designed for commercial and business applications. Below, a basic structure of a COBOL program is provided, along with an explanation of its main sections:

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