
The Coding Language Caught in DOGE's Crosshairs
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Confronting Legacy: The COBOL Challenge
This chapter examines the difficulties banks and institutions face in modernizing legacy systems, particularly those using COBOL, and highlights the risks associated with rewriting such complex code. It explores misconceptions about outdated technology and discusses the daunting task of updating critical systems like Social Security, underscoring the limitations of modern solutions like AI in addressing these challenges.
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