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The Computer Journal 1960 3(3):144-149; doi:10.1093/comjnl/3.3.144
© 1960 by British Computer Society
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Automatic Coding for Business Applications

R. M. Paine

International Computers and Tabulators Ltd., London, UK

Automatic coding is defined, and the different elements described. The ideals for business applications are considered and some of the difficulties discussed. The concept of a common source language is put forward and COBOL is used as an example of the structure of common language for business purposes. This paper was presented at the Harrogate Conference of The British Computer Society on 5 July 1960 and refers to the position at the time.


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