A Practical Approach to Cobol Programming

The book is designed to introduce the basics of COBOL Programming in a simplified and practical way. for beginners, the introduction to data processing, problem-solving through computers and flowcharting techniques have been added for easy understanding. the structured programming techniques are included to teach the program design aspects for writing high quality programs. A unique feature of the book is that it is not merely a text book for academic purposes, but it exposes the students/intended programmers, to the practical aspects of Program Specification, Program Design and Development and Documentation (through a Case Study) which is a vital nerve of the programming discipline in business data processing. Salient Features Simple English language Assumes that student has no previous exposure to data processing or to programming The examples from everyday life events for easy understanding Introduces data processing, methodology of problem-solving through computers, flowcharting techniques for beginners Introduces COBOL language in a practical and easy way Easy approach to File Organisations (Sequential, Indexed and Direct) Advanced Features for ambitious students and programmers Structured Programming Techniques for high quality programs A Case Study-discussing Program Specification, Program Design and Development and Program Documentation for high discipline in programming field Large number of Programming Illustrations (full length programs) showing the practical use of COBOL features Large number of examples throughout the book Large number of exercises and programming problems at the end of each chapter for practice.…