Features and benefits
Key features include:
Compiler for REXX™ on zSeries®: Translates REXX source programs into compiled programs and is available in two forms: Compiler for REXX on z/OS® and Compiler for REXX on z/VM®
Library for REXX on zSeries: Executes the compiled programs and is available in two forms: Library for REXX on z/OS and Library for REXX on z/VM
Alternate Library for REXX on zSeries: Contains a language processor that transforms compiled programs and runs them with the REXX interpreter, which ships as part of the z/OS and z/VM operating systems. Users who do not have the Library for REXX on zSeries installed can then run compiled REXX programs
IBM Compiler and Library for REXX on zSeries provides numerous technology and business benefits:
The compiler checks syntax at compile time. This helps you find errors, even those that are difficult to detect or seldom occur
The compiler reduces your system load, protects source code and programs and can improve productivity and quality
The library offers cross-platform support for greater flexibility
By including the Alternate Library in their program packages, software developers gain the benefits of shipping compiled REXX programs without the source code
Maintenance of compiled programs is simplified because the code cannot be modified inadvertently
Compiled programs can be shipped in load module format, simplifying packaging and installation
