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This guide introduces the basic elements of the Rexx scripting language, and demonstrates how to code Rexx when interfacing to operating systems, SQL databases, GUIs, XML, and web servers. It then describes the nine free Rexx interpreters, and applies them to handhelds, mainframes, and various other platforms. Appendices list Rexx, Regina, mainframe, SQL, and Rexx/Tk functions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
More Reviews and RecommendationsHoward Fosdick has performed DBA and systems support work as an independent consultant for 15 years. He’s coded in Rexx for nearly two decades and has worked in most other major scripting languages. Fosdick has written many technical articles, founded two database users’ groups, and is known as the originator of such concepts as “hype cycles” and “open consulting.”