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minus-square_NetNomad@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up7·8 days agoCOBOL is still being updated because, believe it or not, people are still writing COBOL
minus-squaremagic_lobster_party@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down1·8 days agoPeople aren’t writing new projects in COBOL. It’s mostly to maintain 40+ year old systems. Unless you’re working in the bank sector, it’s unlikely you will write a program in COBOL.
minus-squareSirQuack@feddit.nllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·8 days agoDon’t forget this small sector called government. Loads of Cobol there.
COBOL is still being updated because, believe it or not, people are still writing COBOL
People aren’t writing new projects in COBOL. It’s mostly to maintain 40+ year old systems. Unless you’re working in the bank sector, it’s unlikely you will write a program in COBOL.
Don’t forget this small sector called government. Loads of Cobol there.