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Paragraphs and PERFORM

Reusable logic lives in paragraphs executed with PERFORM.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 4 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Define a paragraph with a name.
  • PERFORM name.
  • PERFORM n TIMES repeats.

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Reusable logic lives in paragraphs executed with PERFORM.

  • Define a paragraph with a name.
  • PERFORM name.
  • PERFORM n TIMES repeats.
para.cobCOBOL
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
PROGRAM-ID. PARA1.
PROCEDURE DIVISION.
    PERFORM GREET 2 TIMES.
    STOP RUN.
GREET.
    DISPLAY "Hello".
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Answer from memory: Which statement calls a paragraph?

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