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COBOL for a New Generation: A beginner's guide to an old language - maintain and modernize mainframe code

by Amara Hawthorn
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798263154844
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
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  • Pages: 236
  • Original Price: GBP 13.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 323 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Software Development & Engineering / General

COBOL may be decades old, but it still runs the backbone of banks, governments, and global enterprises. The problem? Most new developers never learn it-leaving a massive skills gap in critical industries.

This beginner-friendly guide introduces COBOL to a new generation of programmers. With clear explanations and hands-on examples, you'll learn not only how to read and write COBOL code, but also how to maintain, debug, and modernize legacy mainframe applications.

Inside this book, you'll discover how to:

  • Understand COBOL's syntax, structure, and unique style.

  • Read and navigate legacy codebases with confidence.

  • Write programs that handle business data, records, and reports.

  • Debug and test COBOL systems without breaking production.

  • Apply strategies to modernize mainframe code and integrate with newer technologies.

  • See why COBOL skills are still in demand worldwide.

Who this book is for:

  • Beginners curious about legacy programming languages.

  • Junior developers inheriting COBOL codebases at work.

  • Students and professionals who want to future-proof their careers.

By the end, you'll have a solid foundation in COBOL and the confidence to work with code that powers some of the world's most important systems.

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