File Design and ProgrammingWritten by noted experts, this text provides a basic understanding of files needed by undergraduates majoring in computer science. The flexible format, in two sections, covers theory and specific applications of language dependent files. |
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actual allocated assume average BINARY block bucket buffering bytes calculate called characters CLOSE COBOL command complete consider consists contains created cylinder DELETE DESCRIPTION device disk DISPLAY entry equal error example executed FALSE Figure FOUND given gives hashed file I-O processor implementation included initially input inserted INVALID language latency length less logical master file master record memory MOVE msec needed node Note occur OPEN operating output PART-NO pass PERFORM physical PICTURE placed pointer possible PROCEDURE processing QUANTITY relation relative file REWRITE runs sector seek sequence sequential sequential file shown shows simple sorting space specified standard statement storage stored structure STUDENT tape track transaction tree TRUE unit update usually wait write written zero