What is 100 Days of Cobol?
An online learning platform to help users master COBOL, the language powering U.S. bureaucratic systems. It offers hundreds of common programming tasks for hands-on practice, along with an online compiler and documentation summaries.
Problem
Users struggle to master COBOL, a key language for U.S. bureaucratic systems
Limited hands-on practice opportunities for mastering COBOL
Lack of access to an online compiler and documentation summaries for COBOL
Solution
Online learning platform
Users can practice hundreds of common programming tasks, access an online compiler, and review documentation summaries
Examples: Hands-on practice sessions, online compiler for immediate feedback, and concise documentation summaries
Customers
Programmers and individuals aiming to master COBOL
Occupation or specific position: IT professionals working in bureaucratic systems
Unique Features
Hundreds of programming tasks for hands-on practice
Online compiler for real-time feedback on code execution
Documentation summaries for quick references
User Comments
Great platform for learning COBOL syntax and logic
Useful for those interested in mastering legacy programming languages
Helpful hands-on exercises and compiler integration
Clear and concise documentation summaries
Valuable resource for understanding and practicing COBOL programs
Traction
Growing user base with positive feedback on platform features
Increasing engagement and activity levels on the platform
Expanding content library with new programming tasks and resources
Market Size
$309 billion was the estimated global coding education market size in 2021
The market for legacy programming languages like COBOL is significant due to ongoing usage in critical systems
