COBOL Extension for Visual Studio Code

Overview

This extension provides a simple interface for compiling and running COBOL programs directly from Visual Studio Code using the GnuCOBOL compiler. It features commands to compile, run, and compile & run COBOL programs, all while managing the output in a dedicated bin folder.

Features

• Compile COBOL Programs: Compiles the currently open COBOL file into an executable.
• Run COBOL Programs: Executes the compiled COBOL program.
• Compile & Run: Combines both actions in one command.

Installation

1. Ensure you have Visual Studio Code installed.

2. Install GnuCOBOL on your system.

3. Download the .vsix package and install it using the command:

   code --install-extension your-extension-name-0.0.1.vsix
   

Usage

1. Open a COBOL file in VS Code.
2. Use the commands in the top-right tab bar:
   • Compile COBOL: Compiles the current file.
   • Run COBOL: Runs the compiled executable.
   • Compile & Run: Compiles the file and runs it immediately if successful.

Creating the Bin Folder

The extension automatically creates a bin folder in the same directory as your COBOL files if it doesn't already exist.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to this project, feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgements

• GnuCOBOL for the COBOL compiler.