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10/21/2026

This article gave me a good laugh: "Evolution of Software Engineering: Then and Now" by Scott Sosna.
https://dzone.com/articles/evolution-of-software-engineering-then-and-now
It reminisces about single-monitor development, text editors, paper-based code reviews, command-line tools, and life before today's sophisticated IDEs. Maybe I'm dating myself, but I have a soft spot for many of those old-school development practices.

At Veryant, we're constantly helping organizations modernize their applications with isCOBOL. Yet I've found something interesting: while the Eclipse-based isCOBOL IDE is incredibly powerful, I often find myself just as comfortable, and sometimes more productive, using the isCOBOL VS Code extension.

There's something appealing about a development environment that stays out of the way and lets you focus on the code. Maybe that's why some of us who grew up with text editors, green screens, printed source listings, and a single monitor never completely lost our appreciation for simplicity. Modern tools are amazing. But sometimes the best tool is the one that lets you think.

What's an "old-school" development habit you've never been able to let go of?

Writing software is ever more complicated, but have you ever wondered what it was like before all the tools and technology we have today? You may regret asking!

10/13/2026

Losing COBOL developers? That doesn't mean you need to lose your COBOL applications.

"The people who understand COBOL today are the ones teaching the AI that translates it. That knowledge doesn't disappear; it moves into the machine."
– Massimo Bertoli, CEO of Veryant

The business logic you've built over decades remains a valuable asset. AI can help preserve that knowledge, while isCOBOL connects your applications to modern technologies and languages.

Evolution, Without Revolution.

10/05/2026

The problem was never COBOL.

COBOL remains one of the most reliable, battle-tested languages ever created, powering critical business systems around the world.

The real challenge isn't the language itself. It's making decades of valuable business logic work seamlessly with today's technology.

That's where isCOBOL comes in. Preserve the business rules your company depends on while connecting your applications to modern platforms, technologies, and languages.

Evolution, Without Revolution.

09/30/2026

🎉 isCOBOL 2026 R2 Has Arrived!

The newest release includes exciting enhancements for developers:

• New Progress Bar, Toggle Button, and Java Bean-based controls
• Parametrized Sections and Ternary Operator support
• Faster applications through compiler optimizations
• Enhanced Visual Studio Code integration
• Improved ESQL monitoring and diagnostics

With new UI components, better coding tools, and performance improvements, isCOBOL 2026 R2 makes it easier than ever to build and modernize business applications.

Learn more: isCOBOL2026r2_beta_releaseoverview

09/29/2026

Evolution, not Revolution

A recent How-To Geek article discusses how "dead" programming languages such as COBOL can still provide strong career opportunities today. [howtogeek.com]

At Veryant, that isn't surprising.

Many organizations still depend on COBOL applications to run critical business processes. Rather than replacing those systems, we believe companies should build on their existing investments by integrating COBOL with modern technologies such as Java, C #, .NET, web applications, and APIs.

That's why it's worthwhile for today's developers to learn COBOL. Understanding both modern and established technologies creates better developers and better modernization strategies.

The goal isn't replacing everything.

It's Evolution, not Revolution.

09/22/2026

🌐 Did you know that Veryant’s WebClient can run existing COBOL applications directly in a browser without requiring application rewrites or any HTML, JavaScript, or CSS development?

A new Veryant Knowledge Base article shows how to customize the browser tab icon for WebClient applications using your own company branding. [support.veryant.com]

It's a small enhancement, but it's a great example of how organizations can modernize and improve the user experience of their COBOL applications while preserving the proven business logic they rely on every day.

Evolution, not Revolution.

09/15/2026

Everyone talks about replacing legacy systems.

We're more interested in unlocking them.

A COBOL developer recently won a .NET hackathon with the help of AI, proving that strong fundamentals and business knowledge remain invaluable. (https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/09/15/cobol-dev-won-net-hackathon-with-help-from-ai-and-their-cio-loves-it/5296438)

The takeaway? Teach your modern developers enough COBOL to understand the systems that run your business.

At Veryant, our approach is simple:

Evolution, Not Revolution.

Connect COBOL to APIs, web, cloud, and AI solutions while preserving the business logic that's been working for years.

Let's talk about your modernization journey.

Call now to connect with business.

09/14/2026

Why keep separate compile scripts for a few programs that need special compiler switches?

Every additional script is another opportunity for someone to forget a required option and introduce a problem.

Instead, put the compile settings right in the source code with IMP OPTION.

With IMP OPTION, you can:

• Enable special switches for only the programs that need them
• Turn compiler options on or off
• Override default runtime settings
• Brand your source code so you can quickly verify you're debugging the correct version

Less maintenance, fewer mistakes, and source code that documents its own requirements.

Read more in the knowledge base article:

🔗

When and How to Use >>IMP OPTION

09/08/2026

Did you know isCOBOL gives you five different ways to compile your programs?

Most of us pick one — usually iscc from the command line, or whichever IDE we started with — and never look at the others. In our latest video, we go through all five: iscc, the isCOBOL IDE, the VS Code extension, Apache Ant, and Apache Maven — including a live demo compiling the same project every way.

Whether you're scripting a quick build, designing screens in the IDE, or wiring isCOBOL into an enterprise CI/CD pipeline with Maven, there's a method built for it.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/WEjBNSvW1HI

Which method do you use day to day? Tell us in the comments!

isCOBOL gives you five different ways to compile a program — and mo...

08/26/2026

Your COBOL data files just became REST APIs. 🔗

NoSQL Bridge introduced in isCOBOL Evolve 2026R1 exposes your JIsam or Vision indexed files to any REST consumer over HTTP/JSON — no backend code required.

Modern integration, zero new COBOL. See it in action.