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COBOL Unit Testing Framework

COBOL Unit Testing Framework

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2023

COBOL Check is a unit testing framework for COBOL that enables testing of individual code sections. It supports test-driven development (TDD) and test-driven learning (TDL), allowing developers to refactor code, create test scenarios, and learn through testing. The framework can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bitbucket and Jenkins for automated testing and quality gates. It is available for z/OS systems and can be downloaded from its GitHub repository.

2023

COBOL Check! Exciting new development for the Open Mainframe Project’s COBOL Programming course

5/4/2023

This post introduces COBOL Check, a unit testing framework for COBOL. It details how developers can use COBOL Check on z/OS systems by downloading the package, writing JCL to input programs and unit tests, and receiving test results. The post highlights the framework's support for TDD/TDL and its integration with DevOps practices like automation and CI pipelines (Bitbucket, Jenkins) to prevent code with failing unit tests from reaching production. It also mentions the upcoming 'Testing and Debugging' chapter in the COBOL Programming course that will cover these best practices.