Elements Of Structured Cobol Programming
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone serious about mastering one of the most enduring and powerful business programming languages ever created, Elements of Structured COBOL Programming stands as an authoritative and methodical guide. The text instructs readers in the disciplined art of structured programming using COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), walking through the foundational principles of program design, logic flow, and code organization with clarity and precision. It presents key concepts through structured diagrams — as illustrated by the flowchart imagery central to its design — equipping students and professionals alike with the tools to write clean, maintainable, and efficient business software. This Second Edition reflects the authors' commitment to pedagogical rigor, building upon the first with refined explanations and expanded coverage of core COBOL constructs. Jack L. Olson and Wilson T. Price bring an academic yet practical voice to the material, making complex programming logic accessible without sacrificing depth or technical accuracy. Whether used as a classroom text or a self-study reference, this volume remains a cornerstone resource for anyone seeking to understand the structured programming paradigm as applied to COBOL — leaving the reader with both the confidence and competence to tackle real-world business computing challenges.
Author: Jack L. Olson, Wilson T. Price
Format: Paperback
Published: 1982, Holt, Rinehart & Winston
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone serious about mastering one of the most enduring and powerful business programming languages ever created, Elements of Structured COBOL Programming stands as an authoritative and methodical guide. The text instructs readers in the disciplined art of structured programming using COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), walking through the foundational principles of program design, logic flow, and code organization with clarity and precision. It presents key concepts through structured diagrams — as illustrated by the flowchart imagery central to its design — equipping students and professionals alike with the tools to write clean, maintainable, and efficient business software. This Second Edition reflects the authors' commitment to pedagogical rigor, building upon the first with refined explanations and expanded coverage of core COBOL constructs. Jack L. Olson and Wilson T. Price bring an academic yet practical voice to the material, making complex programming logic accessible without sacrificing depth or technical accuracy. Whether used as a classroom text or a self-study reference, this volume remains a cornerstone resource for anyone seeking to understand the structured programming paradigm as applied to COBOL — leaving the reader with both the confidence and competence to tackle real-world business computing challenges.