COBOL

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level programming language designed for business, finance, and administrative systems. It is known for its English-like syntax, strong data processing capabilities, and widespread use in legacy mainframe applications, particularly in banking, insurance, and government sectors.

Also known as: COBOL-85, COBOL 2002, COBOL 2014, Common Business Oriented Language, Cobol

Why learn COBOL?

Developers should learn COBOL to maintain and modernize critical legacy systems that still power many financial and governmental operations globally. It is essential for roles involving mainframe development, system migration projects, and ensuring business continuity in industries reliant on decades-old codebases.

Learning Resources

• course: COBOL Programming Course
• docs: GNU COBOL Programmer's Guide
• tutorial: COBOL Tutorial for Beginners
• course: Introduction to COBOL Programming