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Datatrain

Introduction to Mainframe REXX

Duration

1 to 2 hours

Overview

Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and knowledge of the fundamentals of programming in REXX

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of data processing concepts and some basic programming skills

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of the REXX language
• Recognize the major elements of a REXX program

Course Content

A Description of the REXX Language

Description of the REXX Language

A Look at REXX Exec

A Look at a Sample REXX Exec
Running and Identifying an REXX Exec

Major Elements of the REXX Language

Characters
Comments
Tokens
Strings
Symbols
Variables
Numbers
Operators
Special Characters
Instructions
Keywords
Assignments
Labels
Nulls
Commands
Variables
Assignments
Compound Variables
Stems and Tails


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