I have been a proficient COBOL programmer since 1981.
While the kiddies slam COBOL as Grandpa's language, it's the first
true object-oriented language, supporting polymorphism, inheritance
and encapsulation.
Even as of 2015, COBOL processes more data than any other procedurel
language.
I Like the simple syntax, a true 4GL, easy to read and as powerful
as C++:
MOVE SPACES TO PLACES;
ADD GIN TO VERMOUTH GIVING MARTINI;
It is a top-selling Amazon computer book. It is in its 10th
edition, and it sells like hotcakes . . . .