Duration
4 hours
Overview
This course introduces the programmer to the IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) product describing its purpose and features, how it is installed, and access to resources on a host system.
Audience
Although designed for application development personnel preparing to use IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), this course is also an excellent introduction for anyone needing to know the basics of IDz, from management to application testers.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following Interskill courses:
- IBM (z/OS) – Introduction to the IBM Enterprise environment
- IBM (z/OS) – IBM Development Environment Overview
or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
- Describe how IDz is used
- Identify IDz components and features
- Describe the steps associated with implementing IDz
- Describe how mainframe files are accessed and edited
Course Content
Introduction to IBM Developer for z/OS
What is IBM Developer z/OS (IDz)?
Supported programming languages and application environments
IDz screen layout
IDz host and client components
IDz Security
IDz Editors
Templates and wizards
Source File Management
Execution, testing, and debugging features
Getting Started with IBM Developer for z/OS
IDz prerequisites
Installing and starting IDz
IDz perspectives
Connecting to a remote system
Workspaces
Projects and subprojects
Property groups
Working with Datasets and Jobs
Remote Systems View
Working with files, directories, and datasets
MVS file mapping
Issuing system commands
Viewing Jobs and JES SPOOL
Editors
Code creation wizards
Code snippets
Outline view
Program Control Flow view
Data Elements view