Gil, I can't speak to javascript or Ruby but I believe Python is available. I haven't looked into it but a notification came across IBM-Main recently announcing a Python SDK. Here's the text of the message:
IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python 3.9 was generally available on Jan 15th, 2020. This release is based on the Python 3.9 community release at https://docs.python.org/3.9/whatsnew/3.9.html. With this release, IBM Z clients gain access to the latest and greatest Python community release. Not only can you keep pace with development across all of your platforms, but you can also leverage your IBM Z assets like DB2 databases and datasets, as well as using the vast Python package ecosystem. Visit the Python Community page for more how-to information at https://community.ibm.com/community/user/ibmz-and-linuxone/groups/topic-home?CommunityKey=d867d066-1659-4aad-ab24-d14d92093531. IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python is a strategic programming language and IBM intends to maintain currency with the Python Software Foundation. This release includes: - New dictionary merge & update operators for more succinct code - New removeprefix() and removesuffix() string methods - Type annotations in the source that now supports built-in collection types like list and dict - A new more performant parser makes it easier to add new functionality to the Python language - A new graphlib package in the standard library which supports producing a Topological ordering Looking to get a jump start using Python on IBM Z? Check out our video demos! - Learn how to set up your virtual environment at https://mediacenter.ibm.com/media/1_tpjlr333. - Learn how to build a native package at https://mediacenter.ibm.com/media/1_b6mjzc4v. To obtain the latest version of IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python, please visit the Product Page at https://www.ibm.com/products/open-enterprise-python-zos. For more information about IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python documentation, please visit BIM Knowledge Center at https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSCH7P_3.9.0. Rex -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4:46 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: [External] Re: Any z/OS sandbox available for a university student I know? On Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:57:59 +0000, Bill Johnson wrote: >There are quite a few colleges that offer mainframe classes & lots of young >people working on it. Too many have bought the mainframe is dead idiocy. For >decades. The mainframe still processes the vast majority of important work and >will for decades to come, long after most of us here are gone. > ... Or, make python, javascript, ruby, etc. available under z/OS for a competitive cash outlay. The recent "COBOL ... change in behavior ..." thread might provoke a feeding frenzy among the airline magazines. >On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 3:45 PM, Brian Chapman wrote: > >In my opinion, it's a shame that it is this difficult to find a free >academic platform for individuals like the one you described. Master >the Mainframe is a great place to start, but it does not go deep enough. >There's a reason why preteens are writing python, javascript, ruby, etc. >IBM needs to change their perspective and culture to encourage young >individuals to the mainframe. -- gil ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN The information contained in this message is confidential, protected from disclosure and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, distribution, copying, or any action taken or action omitted in reliance on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
