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COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level programming language

designed for business, finance, and administrative systems. It was created in 1959 by a
committee of computer scientists led by Grace Hopper and remains widely used in legacy
systems in industries like banking, insurance, and government.

Key Features of COBOL:

1. Business Focus:
o Tailored for processing large amounts of data, particularly in
enterprise and financial contexts.
o Handles tasks like payroll, transaction processing, and
accounting.

2. English-Like Syntax:
o Highly readable, resembling natural language, which makes it
easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand.
o Example:

cobol
Copy code
MOVE 100 TO TOTAL.

3. Legacy Longevity:
o Many older systems still rely on COBOL, particularly in critical
industries.

4. Portability:
o Runs on various platforms, from mainframes to modern systems.

5. Batch and Transaction Processing:


o Excels in processing batch jobs and handling large-scale
transaction systems.

Structure of a COBOL Program:

A COBOL program is divided into four main divisions:

1. IDENTIFICATION DIVISION: Program metadata, such as the program


name.
2. ENVIRONMENT DIVISION: Specifies the hardware and software
environment.
3. DATA DIVISION: Defines variables and data structures.
4. PROCEDURE DIVISION: Contains the program's logic.

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