To get the power and benefit of COBOL's hot new object-oriented features and syntax, you'll have to learn a fresh approach to design. This fresh approach is exactly what this book gives you. Ned Chapin begins with a review of the traditional design approach. Then, building on what you already know about using COBOL, he guides you step-by-step across the great divide separating traditional design and modern design for object-oriented COBOL. He demonstrates how the same jobs can be tackled using the new standard object-oriented COBOL. He also shows how to combine using object-oriented and traditional COBOL.
By stating everything in practical, everyday terms that you can easily relate to your own experience, Chapin dramatically reduces the learning curve. By the time you've finished this book, you'll be well prepared to apply the new COBOL syntax to your next project.
For IS managers and project leaders, Standard Object-Oriented COBOL provides a detailed cost-benefit review of switching to the new COBOL, as well as valuable tips on how to save time and money during the transition process.
