COBOL Source Code File
General Information
| Title | COB File Extension |
| Extension | .cob |
| Full Form | COBOL Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | CODASYL |
| MIME Type | text/x-cobol |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain source code |
| Additional Functions | Compile into machine code |
| Features | Procedural, Business-oriented |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Business Systems | Yes |
| Financial Services | Yes |
| Administrative Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code exploitation |
| Best Practices | Code audit, secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1959 |
| Latest Standard | ISO/IEC 1989:2014 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cbl, .cpy, .lst |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 IBM COBOL Compiler |
Paid | z/OS |
 Micro Focus Visual COBOL |
Paid | Windows, Linux, UNIX |
| GnuCOBOL |
Free | Windows, Linux, UNIX |