Running a C or C++ application

This information gives an overview of how to run z/OS® XL C/C++ programs under z/OS batch, TSO, and z/OS UNIX System Services.

The Language Environment® element provides a common runtime environment for C, C++, COBOL, PL/I, and FORTRAN. For detailed instructions on running existing and new z/OS XL C/C++ programs under the Language Environment run time, refer to z/OS Language Environment Programming Guide. z/OS XL C/C++ Programming Guide also describes how to run z/OS XL C/C++ programs in a CICS® environment.