Publisher's Synopsis
Finally a Comprehensive, Introductory Text on COBOL/400 If youre familiar with Stern & Sterns classic COBOL text, you know what an effective teaching tool it is. Now James Cooper has completely adapted this bestselling text for the AS/400! This focused, comprehensive book covers all the basics necessary for success in writing well–designed, structured COBOL/400 programs on an AS/400 computer system. Whether you are a professional programmer wishing to learn COBOL/400, or a college student learning a programming language for the first time, this book presents COBOL/400 in an accessible, easy–to–learn manner. Programming in COBOL/400: Is the only book available to feature detailed chapters on COBOL/400 enhancements for AS/400 technology, including Physical Files, Logical Files, Printer Files, and Subfiles. Includes extensive coverage of Interactive Programming and Subfile Programming. Blends theory and practical case problems in each chapter with working examples so students can see exactly how COBOL/400 programs are written. Includes an appendix on "Working in the AS/400 Environment" to help first time AS/400 users get up and running. Blends AS/400 topics with traditional COBOL, including the use of logical file processing with traditional control break processing. Presents a wealth of end–of–chapter material to reinforce concepts learned in the chapter: Chapter Summary, Key Terms, Chapter Self–Tests, Debugging Exercise, Chapter Review Questions, Practice Program, and Programming Assignments. Appendices contain the answers to the Chapter Self–Tests and Practice Programs.
