"What Are 1401 Programming Systems?"
There are two types: (1) Systems that provide the programmer with a simplified vocabulary of statements to use in writing programs, and (2) Pre-written programs, which take care of many of the everyday operations of the 1401.
What 1401 Programming Systems Mean To Management:
INCREASED PROGRAMMING EFFICIENCY
Programmers can concentrate on the application and results rather than on a multitude of "bookkeeping" functions, such as keeping track of storage locations.
FASTER TRANSLATION OF MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS INTO USABLE RESULTS
Simplified programming routines allow programmers to write more instructions in less time.
SHORTER TRAINING PERIODS
Programmers use a language more familiar to them rather than having to learn detailed machine codes.
REDUCED PROGRAMMING COSTS