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COBOL is a programming language oriented towards commercial database processing.
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viewsWhy is COBOL still the preferred language in the business world?
As you all know COBOL is widely used by financial institutions, where only the interface is done using current languages like Java. The cost to maintain mainframes is large, but the migration to a…
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viewsWhat is a mainframe?
I was reading some old questions, and I came across a topic on COBOL where he talked about mainframes. What is a mainframe, and what is the difference between a mainframe and a server as we know it…
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viewsIntrinsic function to convert numeric to string
I’m trying to find out if there is any intrinsic COBOL function to convert a numeric date to string without using the clause REDEFINES: ( PIC S9(04) COMP) If yes, it is more expensive than using the…
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viewsHow can log messages be sent in a COBOL application?
Considering the Mainstream environments with COBOL Enterprise for z/OS and a generic Linux environment with Wildebeest, both should trigger error messages, exceptions and system logs. Considering…
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viewsDynamic Memory Allocation in Cobol
How to allocate dynamic memory in Cobol without using external C libraries? I have no interest in using some kind of *alloc() from C. In any flavor of Cobol exists? It must exist, because if some…
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viewsHow to integrate a Java system with one in COBOL?
What are the options for a Java system to communicate with a system made in COBOL? Is it possible to use Webservices? If not, JCA would be the best option?
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viewsWhat is the Connection String used to make the connection between Cobol and B.D. Oracle?
I can’t connect a Micro Focus program Cobol and the database Oracle. I’m using the remote: EXEC SQL CONNECT :USERNAME IDENTIFIED BY :PASSWD END-EXEC The error that returns me is: Please specify…
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viewsERROR when calling a program when selecting an option from the menu
Good afternoon, I am developing a system in Cobol using screen Section and I cannot call a client registration program when I select an option in the menu I created in another program. I’m using the…
cobolasked 5 years ago Adriana Pereira 41 -
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viewsWhat are the differences between IBM COBOL and Opencobol compilers?
When starting at COBOL I was presented two compilers: the official of IBM, or IBM COBOL and the Opencobol. Knowing that IBM COBOL has been used in the industry for years, are there significant…
cobolasked 4 years, 7 months ago Arthur Siqueira 1,609 -
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viewsGNU/Open Cobol closing file after Exit
I use Netexpress in my work and I’m looking to develop some programs at home to practice, as the Netexpress license is paid for, I opted for GNU/Open Cobol. The problem I am having is that after…