On 27 Jun 2010 15:20:32 -0700, in bit.listserv.ibm-main you wrote: >---------------------------------------<snip>------------------------------ >Until IBM provides a language or variant such as a systems flavor of >C/C++ that has access to all of the facilities (including the peculiar >linking conventions for some JES exits, any management that does not >keep access to assembler expertise is playing with fire. Assembler can >be largely self taught by looking at generated code from the HLL of >choice although a course on Macros was helpful. >--------------------------------------<unsnip>----------------------------------- >I disagree. Looking at others' code might help to learn the usage of the >instruction set, but it won't teach efficient programming techniques. > >Rick > Looking at good generated code from decently coded HLL programs can give a clue. However, what amount of knowledge is adequate for maintaining JES exits and simple tools from the CBT tape? More important does the person believe in testing in a safe environment and reading the appropriate manuals (and knowing whether they understand them)? When you start getting into cross memory services, I don't know that I would want to touch that code let alone things that get into locks so knowing your limitations is important.
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