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Jordan
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Posted: Jul 28, 2026, 8:16 AM
I know this sounds nervous. I have a tiny change in test. What is the normal beginner-safe checklist before anyone looks at it?
Thread: Testing
How do beginners test a COBOL change without breaking prod?
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Marcus
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Posted: Jul 28, 2026, 10:16 AM
Compile clean in test. Run with a small known input file. Compare output to the previous version. Show your mentor the before/after. Never promote your own stuff on day five.
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Lisa
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Posted: Jul 28, 2026, 2:16 PM
Save the SYSOUT. People will ask for it.
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