Cobol runtime partially implements program info retrieval

Partial implementation of `CBL_GET_PROGRAM_INFO` added to Cobol runtime, supporting program name retrieval.

By Xavier Del Campo Romero September 18, 2026 committed

The Cobol runtime library (libgcobol) now includes a partial implementation of CBL_GET_PROGRAM_INFO. This initial version supports retrieving the program name for specific function codes (0 and 2), laying the groundwork for broader program information access.

In Details

This commit introduces a new, partially implemented intrinsic function, CBL_GET_PROGRAM_INFO, into the libgcobol runtime. The current implementation is limited to returning the program name for specific function codes (0 and 2), providing a foundational capability for runtime program introspection.

For Context

CBL_GET_PROGRAM_INFO: A Cobol intrinsic function designed to retrieve various pieces of information about the currently executing program, such as its name, version, or attributes.
libgcobol: The GNU Cobol runtime library, providing essential functions and services needed to execute Cobol programs compiled by GCC.

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