Author Description
If you're a COBOL programmer eager to keep pace with the latest standard - COBOL 370 - then this book is your one-stop reference. Building skillfully on familiar COBOL II standards, COBOL/370 guides experienced programmers through an efficient transition - all the while explaining how and why so many people are converting to the new COBOL 370.Packed with practical information that can be put to immediate use, this book addresses the technical realities of COBOL 370 and shows you what it can really do. With unique reference tables and abundant examples, as well as specific coverage of eliminated and new features, conversion problems, special environments, programming techniques, debugging techniques, and compiled options, COBOL/370 is a welcome alternative to IBM manuals.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the technical transition from COBOL II to the COBOL/370 standard for experienced mainframe programmers. Author Harvey Bookman leverages his expertise in IBM systems to provide a comparative framework that highlights the functional differences, new capabilities, and potential pitfalls of the COBOL/370 environment. The text serves as a bridge for developers needing to migrate legacy codebases while maintaining operational efficiency within IBM mainframe architectures.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of COBOL II versus COBOL/370 standards
- Technical documentation on new and deprecated language features
- Practical strategies for code conversion and debugging
- Reference tables for compiler options and special environments
Scope Limits
- Does not cover introductory COBOL programming for beginners
- Does not address non-IBM mainframe environments or modern cloud-based COBOL implementations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in the field frequently cite this text as a practical alternative to dense, manufacturer-provided IBM manuals. Experts highlight the book's utility as a focused reference for developers tasked with immediate system migration and maintenance.
Page Count:
355
Publication Date:
1993-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070065837
ISBN-13:
9780070065833
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