ISO 1989:1985
(Main)Programming languages — COBOL
Programming languages — COBOL
ANSI standard is adopted as International Standard 1989-1985 for the COBOL programming language. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 1989-1978).
Langages de programmation — COBOL
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 18-Dec-1985
- Withdrawal Date
- 18-Dec-1985
- Technical Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22 - Programming languages, their environments and system software interfaces
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22/WG 4 - COBOL
- Current Stage
- 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
- Start Date
- 20-Nov-2002
- Completion Date
- 12-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Amended By
ISO 1989:1985/Amd 1:1992 - Programming languages — COBOL — Amendment 1: Intrinsic function module - Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
- Parent
ISO 1989:1985/Amd 1:1992 - Programming languages — COBOL — Amendment 1: Intrinsic function module - Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 1989:1985 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Programming languages — COBOL". This standard covers: ANSI standard is adopted as International Standard 1989-1985 for the COBOL programming language. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 1989-1978).
ANSI standard is adopted as International Standard 1989-1985 for the COBOL programming language. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 1989-1978).
ISO 1989:1985 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.060 - Languages used in information technology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 1989:1985 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 1989:1985/Amd 2:1994, ISO 1989:1985/Amd 1:1992, ISO/IEC 1989:2002, ISO 1989:1978; is excused to ISO 1989:1985/Amd 1:1992, ISO 1989:1985/Amd 2:1994. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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International Standard
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Programming languages - COBOL
Langages de programmation - COBOL
Second edition - 1985-12-15
UDC 681.3.06 : 800.92
Ref. No. IS0 19894985 E)
Descriptors : data processing, programming languages, Cobol.
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