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If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it?

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If you've gotten cash from an ATM, you've interacted with a COBOL-based system. Here's why this old programming language will probably outlive us all.

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If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it?

If you've gotten cash from an ATM, you've interacted with a COBOL-based system. Here's why this old programming language will probably outlive us all.

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COBOL Fundamentals: Data Types & Variables

Data Types in COBOL The COBOL standard categorizes data based on its purpose into five distinct types. These are: Alphabetic - Used when you need to include letters (e.g., A-Z, a-z). While it might seem ideal for storing names, you should be cautious, as names can contain non-alphabetic characters. This data type can also include spaces. Alphanumeric - Used when you need to include letters, numbers, and special characters (e.g., A-Z, 0-9, %, #…

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If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it? - Stephen's Lighthouse

If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it? If you’ve gotten cash from an ATM, you’ve interacted with a COBOL-based system. Here’s why this old programming language will probably outlive us all. https://www.zdnet.com/article/if-cobol-is-so-problematic-why-does-the-us-government-still-use-it/ Pro plugin deactivated or invalid The post If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it? first appeared on …

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