Interactive PL/I Debugging With Debug Tool

Recommended Duration:
1 Day
Version
PL/I for MVS & VM.
Benefits
The student will acquire facility with the PL/I compiler in support of using Debug Tool, and will acquire facility with Debug Tool.
Audience
Experienced PL/I programmers who need to use Debug Tool for debugging, testing, or improving PL/I programs.
Prerequisites
Experience in coding PL/I programs, using ISPF/PDF, and abiliity to code JCL to run simple batch jobs.
Major Topics
  • Compiling for Debug Tool usage
  • Allocating files for a Debug Tool session
  • Starting a Debug Tool session using TSO CALL
  • Starting a Debug Tool session from within the program being debugged
  • Debug Tool session panel
  • Debug Tool commands
  • PL/I Interpretive Subset
  • Debug Tool variables
  • Debug Tool logs and Restart
  • Introduction to Debug Tool for: batch mode; multiple-language load modules; IMS/BTS mode; DB2 mode; CICS modes (single terminal, dual terminal, batch)
Exercises
There are three hands-on exercises.