COBOL programming: fundamentals course
At the end of this course, the participant:
- knows the complete COBOL syntax;
- is able to develop, debug and execute COBOL programs.
This course is also available as two separate modules: COBOL programming - part 1 and COBOL programming - part 2
Schedule
No public sessions are currently scheduled. We will be pleased to set up an on-site course or to schedule an extra public session (in case of a sufficient number of candidates). Interested? Please let us know.
Intended for
Programmers who are going to write programs in COBOL.
Background
Programming experience (Programming fundamentals). Some familiarity with an MVS/ISPF environment is desirable (ISPF/PDF basics). You can test yourself to see if you have enough ISPF background by filling out the online selftest.
Main topics
- Basic structure of a COBOL program:
- 4 divisions • sections, paragraphs and sentences.
- compile • link-edit • execution.
- Variables, computing and data editing:
- detailed discussion on the declaration of variables.
- special instructions on calculations.
- data editing.
- Conditional programming:
- statements that might influence the flow of the program.
- PERFORM • IF ... ELSE • EVALUATE.
- Treatment of files:
- use of several kind of files in Cobol • error handling.
- Table treatment:
- single and multiple dimensional arrays • index • SEARCH.
- External submodules:
- description of the necessary requirements of main and submodules.
- static and dynamic linking.
- Advanced topics:
- working with copybooks.
- nesting of programs
- pointers in COBOL
- advanced use of files.
Training method
Classroom instruction. 70% of the time is spent on programming exercises.
Duration
5 days.
Course leader
Peter Vanroose.
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