Installation Procedure

Follow the below steps to install COBOL in MacOS:

Step 1: Install Homebrew if it is not installed in your system. Enter system password if required.

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"

Step 2: Install the GNU-COBOL using the below brew command:

brew install gnu-cobol

Step 3: Check if it is installed correctly using the below command:

cobc -v

COBOL is a compiled English-like computer programming language designed for business use. It is an imperative, procedural, and, since 2002, object-oriented language. COBOL is primarily used in business, finance, and administrative systems for companies and governments.

In this article, we will look at the process of installing COBOL in MacOS.