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COBOL programming - part 2

Intended for

Programmers who are already familiar with the basics of the COBOL language and want to deepen this knowledge.

Background

Basic knowledge of the COBOL language. See Part 1 of this training (COBOL programming - part 1.

Training method

Classroom instruction. 70% of the time is spent on programming exercises.

Course leader

Steven Scheldeman, Peter Vanroose.

Duration

3 days.

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 contact ABIS.

Objectives

The training COBOL Programming is composed of 2 separate courses: in Part 1 the participant becomes familiar with the basic COBOL programming techniques, in Part 2 the more advanced topics are treated.

At the end of Part 2, the participant:

  • knows the complete COBOL syntax;
  • is able to develop, debug and execute COBOL programs.

Main topics

  • Treatment of files:
  • detailed description of the use 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.