Computer Programming in Cobol

by V. Rajaram

This book introduces the basic concepts of programming computer for business applications. It is designed as an introduction to computer programming for beginners through the use of COBOL, and accordingly the emphasis is on problem solving using this language.The text is elementary, the presentation self-contained and does not require advanced mathematical background.A distinctive aspect of the book is the emphasis on good style in COBOL programming. Programming methodology is taught with the help of large number of examples. The text also illustrate the use of both sequential and direct-access files. This book introduces the basic concepts of programming computer for business applications. It is designed as an introduction to computer programming for beginners through the use of COBOL, and accordingly the emphasis is on problem solving using this language.The text is elementary, the presentation self-contained and does not require advanced mathematical background.A distinctive aspect of the book is the emphasis on good style in COBOL programming. Programming methodology is taught with the help of large number of examples. The text also illustrate the use of both sequential and direct-access files.

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