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 ฉ2004 Book News,
Inc., Portland, OR

Who this book for:

    This book is for programmers on any platform who are
either looking to learn Rexx or already use it and want to expand their knowledge of Rexx. A basic knowledge of programming is assumed.

1 Introduction to scripting and Rexx
2 Language basics
3 Control structures
4 Arrays
5 Input and output
6 String manipulation
7 Numbers, calculations, and conversions
8 Subroutines, functions, and modularity
9 Debugging and the trace facility
10 Errors and condition trapping

etc.