COBOL at 60: the past, present and future of the enduring and evolving programming language

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In an age of constant innovation, where new trends are fleeting, COBOL has remained an enduring force

In 2019, Amazon and Google, two driving forces behind ongoing technological change, celebrate key milestones, turning 25 and 21 respectively. And this month the IT sector will witness another impor...

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