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What do you guys think of Cobol?
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Lusteh
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For those that don't know Cobol stands for "COmmon Business-Oriented Language" and it is a relatively EASY language to learn. There are some companies who would hire you at a higher percentage if you knew this language since it is a dying programming language and very few people actually decide to learn it.

As for the coding, the best part is it's ability of being plain English text! Non of the str.add() stuff we see in c++ or Java.

Its more like

COMPUTE CAR-SALES-PROFIT = CAR-ASKING-PRICE - CAR-SELLING-PRICE.

Easy to Understand, Right?

If you guys ever decide to learn or need help with Cobol, Don't hesitate to ask

Anyone else that programs in Cobol please chime in, I would love to know your likes and dislikes of the language!
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It's a dying language because better languages have been created. You won't get paid anymore for it. In fact, according to ITJobsWatch, you'll be earning around 5k less.

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I think you should do a tutorial thread on 'Cobol'. Seems like a fun language to learn, and it will teach everyone a new language.
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-Jordan- wrote It's a dying language because better languages have been created. You won't get paid anymore for it. In fact, according to ITJobsWatch, you'll be earning around 5k less.

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Great Point, But There Are Still Some Major Companies Out There That Maintain Their Databases In Cobol And Would Love To Have A Employee That Can Maintain That Code Instead Of Paying A Group Of People To Change It To One Of The More Up To Date Codes. It Results In The Company Losing Money And Having The Possibility Of Error In The New Code. Why Change To Something New When Something Old Was Working Perfectly?

Just Though I'd Throw My Thoughts Out There

i_r_Trolling wrote I think you should do a tutorial thread on 'Cobol'. Seems like a fun language to learn, and it will teach everyone a new language.


As For The Tutorial, I Believe I'll Start On It Either Later Today, Or Tomorrow On My Day Off!
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