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C/C++ on z/OS

Application programming on z/OS

The C language contains a concise set of statements with functionality added through its library. This division enables C to be both flexible and efficient. An additional benefit is that the language is highly consistent across different systems.

C is a programming language designed for a wide variety of programming purposes, including:
  • System-level code
  • Text processing
  • Graphics.

The process of compiling a C source program and then link-editing the object deck into a load module is basically the same as it is for COBOL. The relationship between JCL and program files is the same for C/C++ as it is for COBOL and other HLLs.

  • More information about the C++ language
    C supports numerous data types, including characters, integers, floating-point numbers and pointers—each in a variety of forms. In addition, C supports arrays, structures (records), unions, and enumerations. The C library contains functions for input and output, mathematics, exception handling, string and character manipulation, dynamic memory management, as well as date and time manipulation. Use of this library helps to maintain program portability, because the underlying implementation details for the various operations need not concern the programmer.
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