Meaning of identification division | Babel Free

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The (sometimes optional) part of a COBOL program that identifies the name of the program (and optionally of its programmer)

Examples

“Identification Division This division is the smallest and simplest division of a COBOL program⟳. As the name⟳ indicates, it supplies identifying data about the program⟳. It has no effect on the execution of the program⟳ but is required as a means of identifying the program⟳ to the computer's operating system.”

“The identification division gives the name⟳ of the program⟳, its author, the date⟳ the program⟳ was written and other information that other users may find⟳ helpful in understanding or maintaining the program⟳.”

“The identification division is used to establish⟳ the identification of the program⟳ and its author.”

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