| S# |
Topic Name |
Description |
| 1 |
Intro to Rexx and features of Rexx |
Overview of Rexx language and its features, such as simplicity and versatility for scripting and automation tasks. |
| 2 |
How to write Rexx programs |
Explanation of the basic structure of Rexx programs and how to write them effectively. |
| 3 |
Rexx components |
Overview of the key components in a Rexx program including variables, expressions, and functions. |
| 4 |
Different ways of executing Rexx programs |
Discussion on various ways to execute Rexx programs, such as using the command line, ISPF, or batch jobs. |
| 5 |
Operators: Relational, Logical, concatenation, and Arithmetic Operators |
Explanation of different types of operators in Rexx including relational, logical, concatenation, and arithmetic operators. |
| 6 |
Built-in functions |
Overview of the built-in functions in Rexx that provide functionality for string manipulation, math operations, and more. |
| 7 |
System defined functions |
Explanation of system-defined functions in Rexx that help interact with the environment such as file handling and system control. |
| 8 |
Conditional statements |
How to use conditional statements like IF, ELSE, and SELECT in Rexx to control program flow. |
| 9 |
Loops |
Explanation of loops in Rexx, including FOR and DO loops, and their applications for repeating code. |
| 10 |
Parse |
Overview of the PARSE command in Rexx used for parsing strings and extracting values. |
| 11 |
Trace: Debugging |
Introduction to the TRACE command in Rexx for debugging and troubleshooting programs. |
| 12 |
Subroutines |
Explanation of how to define and use subroutines in Rexx to modularize code and improve readability. |
| 13 |
File Handling in Rexx (Read, Write) |
Overview of how to perform file handling in Rexx, including reading from and writing to files. |
| 14 |
Different ways of creating files in Rexx |
Various methods to create files in Rexx, such as using the OPEN or STREAM commands. |
| 15 |
Different ways of copying the data |
Discussion of how to copy data in Rexx, using file operations and built-in functions. |
| 16 |
Renaming and deleting the files |
How to rename and delete files in Rexx using the appropriate commands. |
| 17 |
Explain(ed) 4 automation tools creation |
Explanation of creating automation tools in Rexx to streamline processes and improve efficiency. |
| 18 |
ISREDIT Macros |
Overview of how to create and use macros in Rexx to automate repetitive tasks. |
| 19 |
Reading SPOOL data |
How to read and process SPOOL data in Rexx for reporting or automation purposes. |
| 20 |
Intro to DB2 in Rexx |
Introduction to interacting with DB2 databases from Rexx, including executing SQL queries. |
| 21 |
Intro to ISPF panel |
Overview of ISPF (Interactive System Productivity Facility) panels and how they can be used within Rexx programs. |
| 22 |
COBOL coding standard tool |
Introduction to tools available for enforcing COBOL coding standards and integrating them with Rexx. |
| 23 |
Opening a file in EDIT, view, browse mode from JCL |
Methods to open files in different modes (EDIT, VIEW, BROWSE) using Rexx and JCL. |
| 24 |
How to increase the file size using Rexx |
Explanation of how to increase the size of a file in Rexx to accommodate more data. |