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COBOL may be decades old, but it still runs the backbone of banks, governments, and global enterprises. The problem? Most new developers never learn it-leaving a massive skills gap in critical industries. This beginner-friendly guide introduces COBOL to a new generation of programmers. With clear explanations and hands-on examples, you'll learn not only how to read and write COBOL code, but also how to maintain, debug, and modernize legacy mainframe applications. Inside this book, you'll discover how to: Understand COBOL's syntax, structure, and unique style. Read and navigate legacy codebases with confidence. Write programs that handle business data, records, and reports. Debug and test COBOL systems without breaking production. Apply strategies to modernize mainframe code and integrate with newer technologies. See why COBOL skills are still in demand worldwide. Who this book is for: Beginners curious about legacy programming languages. Junior developers inheriting COBOL codebases at work. Students and professionals who want to future-proof their careers. By the end, you'll have a solid foundation in COBOL and the confidence to work with code that powers some of the world's most important systems.

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