Rexx Programmer's Reference

by Howard Fosdick

Originally developed for mainframes but highly portable across platforms-from servers to desktops to handhelds-Rexx is an easy yet powerful scripting language that's widely used for rapid application development. Covers Rexx interpreters for specialized functions-object-oriented, mainframe, and handheld. There are 8 different free Rexx interpreters optimized for different platforms and uses. This book shows how to use them all. Shows how to script for GUIs, databases, web servers, XML, and other interfaces. Details how to make the best use of Rexx tools and interfaces, with examples for both Linux and Windows. Includes a tutorial with lots of examples to help people get up and running.

Genres: Programming

720 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2005

Reviews

[Bobcat · Rating 5 out of 5]

There aren't many substantial Rexx books out there, this is one of the better ones.

Pros:

+ Broad coverage of Rexx in all its uses and incarnations
+ Tons of programming examples
+ You can download it for free (just google it)

Cons:

- Given its broad scope, even at 700 pages, it doesn't delve into specific areas especially deeply

[Kate47 · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I go into work on a Thursday and get the news that as of Monday I'll be sole support for 80-odd Rexx programs. I'm thinking... what the heck is Rexx?

This book saved me. I just followed its examples and caught on pretty quick. Rexx isn't particularly hard, as long as you have so many examples to follow.