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Re:Banks scramble to fix old systems as IT 'cowboys' ride in... by sharemywin on Thursday October 04, 2018 @09:13AM (#18139552)
How many new devs are willing to even touch a COBOL program. documentation or not.
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Re:Banks scramble to fix old systems as IT 'cowboys' ride in... by ams6110 on Thursday October 04, 2018 @09:50AM (#18139843)
For enough money, I'd say many. COBOL isn't sexy, but it's not difficult either. And it's demonstrated a lot more staying power than most other languages.
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Re:Banks scramble to fix old systems as IT 'cowboys' ride in... by diggernet on Thursday October 04, 2018 @03:32PM (#18142933)
Darn right! I'd cheerfully learn Cobol for a job with the right parameters. I once took an RPG course in order to apply for one (though sadly did not get it).
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