Installing COBOL-IDE

Prerequisites

• Install latest Python3 in MacOS
• Install the following packages using pip3:
  • PyQt5: pip3 install PyQt5
  • OpenCobolIDE: pip3 install OpenCobolIDE –upgrade

Now Enter OpenCobolIDE in Terminal to launch the IDE:

The IDE should open up as shown below, Click on New File.

Here Enter a name and select OK.

A “Hello World” program should appear by default, Click on RUN to view “Hello World” as Output.

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.