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If you're new to CICS programming, the last thing you need is a long-winded explanation of every nuance and detail of the system's operation. The first thing you need is the CICS/ESA Primer. It puts your hands on the keyboard quickly—even if you have no previous online experience—and provides loads of diagrams, screen shots, and code, as well as crisp, clear explanations of the basics of CICS programming. In practically no time, you'll learn everything you need to know about:
And that's not all! This is the only introduction that includes an entire section on CICS and client/server technology, the topic that has companies clamoring for CICS-trained programmers. But whether you're working on client/server or mainframe systems, this book helps you master the fundamentals and prepare for more advanced material.
The increasing popularity of Client/Server computing has created a huge demand for programmers versed in IBM's Customer Information Control System CICS, and smart programmers everywhere are scrambling to get trained in it. This book gets programmers and developers with no previous online experience up and running in no time.
A "Big Picture" Introduction to CICS.
The Mainframe Environment and 3270 Terminals.
Coding Screens Using Basic Mapping Support (BMS).
Physical and Symbolic Maps.
Introduction to CICS Programming.
Introducing Pseudoconversational Logic.
Structured Pseudoconversational Logic.
Programming Your Function Keys.
Using COPY and CALL in CICS Programs.
Programming On-Line Help.
Using Machine-Generated Symbolic Maps.
Indexed File Inquiry.
Indexed File Update.
Indexed File Browsing.
XCTL and LINK Commands and Menus.
Appendices.
Index.
Overview
If you're new to CICS programming, the last thing you need is a long-winded explanation of every nuance and detail of the system's operation. The first thing you need is the CICS/ESA Primer. It puts your hands on the keyboard quickly—even if you have no previous online experience—and provides loads of diagrams, screen shots, and code, as well as crisp, clear explanations of the basics of CICS...