Rexx
Programmer''s Reference
Whether you''re new to Rexx or are an experienced Rexx
programmer, this comprehensive reference offers you what you need
to know in order to work with this easy yet powerful scripting
language on any level. After a quick overview of the basics of
Rexx, you''ll move on to more advanced scripting topics such as
portable code and optimal coding style.
Later chapters cover the most common Rexx interfaces and tools
and introduce and demonstrate how to use Rexx with operating
systems, SQL databases, Web servers, and XML. You''ll also learn
about the many free Rexx interpreters and the unique advantages of
each. By the end of the book, you''ll have learned special
techniques that you can use to make the most of the power and
flexibility of Rexx.
What you will learn from this book
- The entire Rexx language, from an introductory tutorial to
advanced features
- How to script with Windows®, Linux®, Unix®, and mainframes
- How to interface Rexx to databases, Web servers, GUIs, XML, and
other tools
- Object-oriented programming with the object-oriented Rexx
interpreters
- How to script in the Java environment with NetRexx
- How to script handhelds running Windows CE, Palm OS®, or
Symbian/EPOC
Who this book is for
This book is for programmers on any platform who are either
looking to learn Rexx or already use it and want to expand their
knowledge of Rexx. A basic knowledge of programming is assumed.
"This timely book is an excellent introduction to Rexx and all
its implementations. It truly deserves space on any Rexx
programmer''s bookshelf."
Michael Cowlishaw, creator of Rexx