Divisions
A COBOL program is organised into divisions, each with a fixed purpose.
What you will be able to do
- IDENTIFICATION names the program.
- ENVIRONMENT configures files.
- DATA declares storage.
In plain English
A COBOL program is organised into divisions, each with a fixed purpose.
- IDENTIFICATION names the program.
- ENVIRONMENT configures files.
- DATA declares storage.
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
PROGRAM-ID. HELLO.
PROCEDURE DIVISION.
DISPLAY "Hello, world".
STOP RUN.Your turn
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Answer from memory: Which division contains executable statements?
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