A shorthand preprocessor for IDMS COBOL

Abstract Aspects of software development using Codasyl COBOL DML are considered. In limited trials, a preprocessor which makes a terse DML syntax available has been found to increase programmer productivity and improve software quality.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Software: Practice and Experience
Main Author: Wyatt, M. G.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1984
Subjects:
DML
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/spe.4380140208
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/spe.4380140208
Description
Summary:Abstract Aspects of software development using Codasyl COBOL DML are considered. In limited trials, a preprocessor which makes a terse DML syntax available has been found to increase programmer productivity and improve software quality.