COBOL/MVS (COBOL/370) Using the Debug Tool

 LENGTH OF COURSE:
 3 Days

DESCRIPTION: This course will give the student an understanding of the capabilities of the Language Environment Debug Tool in a COBOL/MVS setting. Major features of the tool are introduced with the emphasis being on the extensive use of hands-on examples to deepen the understanding of the product.

PREREQUISITES: Students should have a working knowledge of COBOL/MVS and a CALLED/CALLING program structure. In addition, students should have a basic understanding of TSO/ISPF.

INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: A combination of Lecture and Hands-On Labs (when/where available).

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for application programmers.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Introduction to the Debugging Environment
    • Before You Start
    • Compiling Your COBOL Program
    • Planning to Execute the Program
    • Special Considerations for MultiLanguage Run Units
  • The Debugging Session
    • Invoking Your Program
    • Alternate Methods of Invoking the Tool
  • Using Full-Screen Mode
    • Basic Tasks of the Debug Tool
    • Breakpoints
    • Stepping through the Program
    • Displaying Values
    • Using the Log Window
  • Using the Debug Tool Interfaces
    • Customizing the Tool
    • Windows
    • Entering Commands
    • Defining PF Keys
    • Navigation Controls
    • Customizing your Session


  • COBOL Programs Specifics with the Debug Tool
    • Subset of the COBOL Commands
    • Manipulating Variables
    • Expression Evaluation
    • Using Debug Tool Functions
  • Different Modes and Environments
    • Line Mode Use of the Tool
    • Using the Debug Tool in Batch
    • The Debug Tool in Different Subsystems
      • Debugging ISPF Applications
      • Working with DB2 Programs
      • Testing IMS Systems
      • Debugging CICS Applications


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