Defining variables using PIC (Picture) clauses for alphanumeric, numeric, and edited data.
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: Defines all variables, file layouts, and working storage areas. This is where COBOL’s powerful data-formatting capabilities (like PIC clauses) shine. : Defines all variables, file layouts, and working
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