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The Coding Language Caught in DOGE's Crosshairs

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The Legacy of COBOL

This chapter explores the origins and importance of COBOL as a transformative programming language developed in the 1950s to enhance business and governmental operations. It highlights the significant contributions of early programmers, particularly women, and discusses how COBOL's design addressed the complexities of financial data management.

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