+1 I agree on the native libraries support for “ADDRESS …” as a set of modules to import.
I think there are the basis for a set of RFEs or other open source development. TSO, … this would be a more intuitive way to move forward than the approach taken in Z Open Automation Utilities. its definitely going to be something that happens over time. Matt Hogstrom e-mail [email protected] “Quantity has a quality all its own.” — Joseph Stalin > On Dec 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM, Kirk Wolf <[email protected]> wrote: > > I'm shocked that most ibm-mainers are not convinced by this paper :-) > > More seriously, I would add a couple of points: > > - Whether or not you like Python or think that it is weak tea compared to > REXX, you should support getting a good Python implementation on z/OS. Our > favorite platform will be more attractive if it runs popular languages - and > Python is king these days. > > - Python isn't perfect, but it is seriously nice. This judgement is based on > the amazing software that I have seen written in it. Try one example: Meld > is a terrific FOSS visual diff / merge tool that is multi-platform and > written in Python. Try it out and then look at the source code. > https://meldmerge.org/ > > - I agree that Python on z/OS could use some native libraries to do z/OS > interfaces like REXX. > > > Kirk Wolf > Dovetailed Technologies > http://dovetail.com > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
