COBOL with style: Programming proverbs (Hayden computer programming series)

By Louis J. Chmura Jr.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810457814
• ISBN13: 9780810457812
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: Hayden Book Co
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.

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Cobol with Style by Chmura

For programming enthusiasts, this work is a gold mine. It describes the all-important techniques for successful programming. The following proverbs are described generouslythroughout the book:o Don't panico Problem definition is importanto Document early and continuouslyo Plan and think first-code latero Proceed top/downo Code logicallyo Use PERFORM and CALL verbso Comment effectively and use mnemonic wordso Get the syntax correcto Plan for customizationso Desk check your worko Have someone else read your worko Don't be afraid to start over or to make a major customization or improvementModel programs depict the IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, DATA DIVISION, FILE SECTIONS, WORKING-STORAGE SECTIONS , REPORT SECTIONS AND PROCEDURE SECTIONSThe author shows how to isolate key program messages in the data division and the wisdom of avoiding non-standard COBOL features.An example of top/down programming follows:describe input filesif either input file is missing or is labelled incorrectlythen let the operating system generate an error messageelse if either input file is emptythen write appropriate message to system consoleelse prepare for payroll and report generationgenerate payroll and reportclean up after generationendThe author asks that programmers write simple code that is easy to read, interpret and re-create if the need arises. In addition. it is important to avoid nonstandard features.This book has a wealth of programming standards information whichwill prove invaluable in the field. The book is well worth the money.