COBOL

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a computer programming language developed in the late 1950s, designed specifically for business, finance, and administrative systems. It enables organizations to write programs that process large amounts of data, such as banking transactions, payroll, and inventory management. Known for its clarity and close alignment with natural language, COBOL emphasizes reliable, maintainable, and precise code. Despite being one of the oldest programming languages, it remains in use today in many legacy systems worldwide, especially in sectors where stability and accuracy are critical.