COBOL

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:C_programming_language
gptkbp:album compiled language
gptkbp:business_logic commonly used for business logic implementation
gptkbp:business_rules often used to implement business rules
gptkbp:characteristics English-like syntax
gptkbp:cloud_integration adapting to cloud computing environments.
gptkbp:code_maintenance easy to maintain
gptkbp:code_readability high readability
high readability due to English-like syntax
gptkbp:code_structure uses divisions, sections, paragraphs
gptkbp:community has a large legacy community
gptkbp:community_events regular community events and meetups
gptkbp:community_support active community forums
active community and resources
gptkbp:control_system supports loops and conditionals
gptkbp:data_division has a data division for variable declarations
gptkbp:data_structures supports complex data structures
gptkbp:data_type supports numeric and alphanumeric data types
gptkbp:debugging_support supports various debugging tools
various debugging tools available
gptkbp:design supports modular programming
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Grace_Hopper
gptkbp:designed_for business applications
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:1959
gptkb:Conference_on_Data_Systems_Languages_(CODASYL)
CODASYL
gptkbp:development_tools various IDEs available
gptkbp:educational_resources available online courses
available tutorials
available textbooks
many online courses available
gptkbp:educational_use taught in many computer science programs
gptkbp:environment_division has an environment division for configuration
gptkbp:error_handling supports structured error handling
gptkbp:file_extension .cbl
gptkbp:file_handling supports sequential and random access
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1959
1960s
gptkbp:formulation English-like syntax
English-like
gptkbp:future_prospects still relevant in many industries
still relevant in modern computing environments
gptkbp:global_presence used worldwide
gptkbp:globalization supports internationalization and localization
gptkbp:has community support
control structures
data processing capabilities
data types
data validation
database connectivity
debugging tools
error handling
exception handling
modularity
networking capabilities
performance tuning
security features
transaction processing
user-defined functions
version control systems
development environments
dynamic memory allocation
data compression techniques
batch processing
business intelligence tools
reporting capabilities
data analytics features
business logic implementation
code optimization techniques
machine learning integration
API integration capabilities
internationalization support
extensive libraries
modular programming support
graphical user interface support
mobile application support
interoperability with other languages
data encryption capabilities
legacy code maintenance
screen handling
web services integration
file organization methods
data warehousing support
cloud computing compatibility
report formatting options
gptkbp:has_version gptkb:COBOL_2002
gptkb:COBOL_85
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest programming languages still in use
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label COBOL
gptkbp:image_processing efficient for large data processing
efficient for batch processing
gptkbp:influenced business programming languages
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:FORTRAN
gptkbp:input_output supports file input and output operations
extensive file handling capabilities
gptkbp:integration can integrate with web services
integrates well with modern technologies
gptkbp:is_considered supports data validation features
gptkbp:is_integrated_with can interface with other languages
gptkbp:is_open_source available open source implementations
some open-source implementations available
gptkbp:is_popular_in mainframe computing
government applications
government and finance sectors
gptkbp:is_standardized_by gptkb:ISO
gptkb:American_National_Standards_Institute_(ANSI)
gptkb:COBOL_2014
gptkbp:job_market demand for COBOL programmers
still in demand for maintenance roles
gptkbp:latest_version supports version control systems
gptkbp:legacy provides support for legacy code
widely used in legacy systems
gptkbp:legacy_code many legacy systems still run COBOL code
gptkbp:main_usage legacy systems
gptkbp:maintenance requires ongoing maintenance and updates
gptkbp:migration often involved in data migration projects
gptkbp:notable_feature report generation
file handling
data division
procedure division
gptkbp:notable_for banking systems
payroll systems
insurance systems
government applications
gptkbp:notable_products gptkb:IBM
gptkb:Fujitsu
gptkb:CA_Technologies
gptkb:Micro_Focus
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:US_government
gptkb:financial_institutions
insurance companies
telecommunications companies
gptkbp:object_oriented_support limited support
gptkbp:offers_certificate available certification programs for professionals
gptkbp:operating_system mainframe systems
gptkbp:paradigm procedural programming
gptkbp:performance optimized for batch processing
optimized for performance in business applications
gptkbp:platforms cross-platform compatibility
gptkbp:procedure_division has a procedure division for code logic
gptkbp:ram automatic memory management
gptkbp:report_generation commonly used for report generation
strong capabilities for report generation
gptkbp:storage supports various data storage formats
gptkbp:supports data processing
object-oriented programming
structured programming
gptkbp:training_programs available training programs for new developers
various training programs available for new developers
gptkbp:transaction_processing widely used for transaction processing systems
gptkbp:type_of_business critical for business continuity in many organizations
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:IBM_mainframes
gptkb:Micro_Focus_Visual_COBOL
gptkb:Open_COBOL
gptkbp:used_for business applications
gptkbp:used_in business applications
financial systems
gptkbp:user_base large user base in enterprise environments
gptkbp:user_interface supports text-based user interfaces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grace_Hopper
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3