High-Level Language Compilers

Table 1 shows a partial list of high-level language compilers that support APPC/MVS calls on MVS/ESA. Calls can be made with other compiler levels and other compiler products that meet the preceding requirements and linkage conventions. Note that the requirement for 31-bit addressing may limit some language functions that you can use.

Table 1. Some High-Level Language Compilers for APPC/MVS Calls
Language Compiler
C C/C++ for OS/390
COBOL COBOL for OS/390 & VM Version 2
FORTRAN VS FORTRAN Compiler Version 2, Release 6 0
PL/I PL/I for MVS & VM Version 1, Release 1
RPG RPG/370 Version 1, Release 1.0