Control Language Programming for IBM i

Control Language Programming for IBM i

• Learn the role of CL in the IBM i environment
• Understand the IBM i user interface and programming tools
• Recognize the data types supported by CL and when to use them
• Use program variables-including pointer-based variables and data structures
• Use structured statements to organize CL processing and control workflow

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Covering the basics of Control Language (CL) programming as well as the latest CL features—including new structured-programming capabilities, file-processing enhancements, and the Integrated Language Environment—this resource is geared towards students learning CL. The book guides readers towards a professional grasp of CL techniques, introducing complex processes and concepts through review questions, hands-on exercises, and programming assignments that reinforce each chapter’s contents. In addition to 25 chapters that cover CL from start to finish, a comprehensive appendix with condensed references to the most commonly used CL commands is also included along with two additional appendixes that cover the essentials of programming tools and debugging.