Some states have called on programmers who know the programming language COBOL to help their computers process unemployment claims in the wake of COVID-19.

COBOL programmers are disappearing, but the software is still going strong. That’s an opportunity for young, aspiring IT workers!

One of the oldest programming languages, COBOL (COmmon Business-Oriented Language) turned 50 this past week. On December 6, 1960, COBOL was first used on two different makes of computers, proving ...

Yes, Cobol is dying -- just not yet. In that gap, some wily coders see opportunity for a career, or at least a secure job.

That’s because today, VA is still running some systems based on COBOL programming, like its decades-old benefits delivery network, and it employs programmers who specialize in the maintenance of the ...

Cobol’s image problem A procedural language, Cobol is not perceived to be as agile as object-oriented languages for modern programming needs such as mobile apps and the Web.

A new deal is available for 96% off the Enterprise COBOL Programming Bundle. This 2 course bundle contains 14 hours of instruction on how to program in Cobol for the enterprise. As shown by recent ...

Cobol, which stands for Common Business Oriented Language, has been the most widely used high-level programming language for business applications during the past 35 years.