A Pre-Processor for a Structured Version of COBOL.

Abstract

A version of COBOL that permits structured programming was designed. It was implemented using a pre-processor that outputs standard COBOL. The pre-processor will indiscriminately run programs that are either structured or nonstructured, or with very limited restrictions, programs with a mixture of both. A structured IF was included as a modification of the COBOL IF. In line looping was created with a redefinition of the PERFORM, maintaining all of its capabilities and adding a DO UNTIL. The PERFORM was also modified to allow a CASE construct. All new structures are completely nestable. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 1977
Accession Number
ADA045415

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  • Robert Clifford Hilb

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