NEED TO LEARN COBOL PROGRAMING
COBOL is used for writing application programs and we cannot use it to write system software. The applications like those in defense domain, insurance domain, etc. which require huge data processing make extensive use of COBOL. IMPORTANCE OF COBOL COBOL was the first widely used high-level programming language. It is an English-like language which is user friendly. All the instructions can be coded in simple English words. 1) COBOL is also used as a self- documenting language. 2) COBOL can handle huge data processing. 3) COBOL is compatible with its previous versions. 4) COBOL has effective error messages and so, resolution of bugs is easier. 5) COBOL is a standard language that can be compiled and executed on machines such as IBM AS/400, personal computers, etc. BUSINESS ORIENTED COBOL was designed for business-oriented applications related to financial domain, defense domain, etc. It can handle huge volumes of data because of its advanced file handling capabiliti