Advanced Assembler Language Coding Workshop

Course Overview

This course provides instruction and practice in the use of the more complex S/390 Assembler Language facilities for the experienced assembler language programmer. The course includes a discussion of standard linkage conventions, use of BSAM/QSAM and selected system macros, the macro definition language, and reentrant coding considerations.

Emphasis is placed on enhancing skills in problem resolution through analysis of more complex system-provided dumps.

Course
Advanced Assembler Language Coding Workshop
]Advanced
]Instructor-led
32 hours
Cost
Course code: ES35G

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Course details

Audience

This course is designed for application programmers and beginning system programmers who code, maintain, and debug application support programs or subroutines written in S/390 assembler language.

Prerequisites

You should be able to:

  • Code and debug simple S/390 assembler language programs

Objectives

  • Identify data management considerations and access methods
  • Code assembler language programs which:
    • Conform to standard linkage conventions using save area chaining
    • Define and use BSAM/QSAM datasets through standard I/O macros
  • Define and execute user macros which contain:
    • Positional and/or keyword parameters
    • Fixed or variable entry parameter lists
    • Conditional assembly logic
  • Use variable length storage operations (that is, EX, MVCL, and so on)
  • Employ more complex instructions (that is, TR, TRT, BXLE, and so on)
  • Access JCL parameter data
  • Employ LE date/time handling services
  • Identify reentrant coding considerations and dynamic storage acquisition

Private training

Private instructor-led training provides a highly effective student learning experience.

Key benefits

  • Higher Engagement and Retention - Interactive sessions encourage active participation, enabling learners to ask questions and solve real-time problems while providing immediate feedback on hands-on activities.
  • Faster Skill Development - Concentrated learning over a set timeframe provides accelerated upskilling with clear objectives and milestones ensure rapid progress.
  • Team Collaboration - Team members collaborate, share ideas, and align their understanding to drive organizational success thus promoting alignment across departments working on common goals.
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