SCLM overview

SCLM is a library facility that supports projects in developing complex software applications. It does this by providing software configuration and library management support. SCLM supports the software development cycle of an application from the program design phase to release of the final product.

SCLM allows designers and programmers to define the architecture of an application (how the components fit together) and ensures that the architecture definition is followed by automatically controlling, maintaining, and tracking software components. By automatically enforcing guidelines and procedures for developing software, SCLM enhances software quality and improves programmer productivity. For complete information on using SCLM, refer to z/OS ISPF Software Configuration and Library Manager Guide and Reference.

SCLM addresses these software configuration and library management issues:

Ensures that two programmers are not working on the same component at the same time.
Allows users to integrate components only at the correct time and only by using the correct procedure.
Logs and tracks software changes.
Provides application integrity; all of the software components used to produce the final product are available, but controlled.
Documents the interfaces between the software components.

SCLM provides these facilities for automating software configuration and library management tasks:

Project Definition: Establishes the database.
Edit: Uses the ISPF editor to create and modify the software components.
Build: Integrates the software components.
Promote: Moves software components through the library hierarchy.
Utilities: Maintain the database.
Reports: Generate information about the build and promote activities, and about the contents of the database.

Interactive dialogs, batch interfaces, and callable services provide access to the functions and capabilities of SCLM. These functions support the routine use of SCLM by:

Allowing programmers to use the ISPF editor to create and modify software components
Providing automated draw down and lockout functions without requiring special customizing to suit a particular installation.