RB-1349: JCL

SWIFTWRITER
RAVIKIRAN KAMBAKANA

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 About JCL SwiftWriter

Who is the user?

• Any JCL user or PRO/JCL customer

• Newer generation of developers

What problem does it solve?

• Streamlines JCL editing by incorporating IDE features such as static error
checks, auto-suggestions, code snippets, and hover capabilities.
• DevOps for JCL

How will it make a difference?

• Functions as a time-efficient tool, boosting productivity and optimizing the
development life cycle.
• Modernizes application development using automated builds.
• Modern interface for JCL applications

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 JCL SwiftWriter

• Naresh Vangari
• Hardeep Kaur
• Ravikiran
Kambakana

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JCL SwiftWriter Architecture

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Features

• Syntax highlighting
• Auto suggestion
• Code snippets
• Static error check
• Resolving symbolic variables on hover
• Automate JCL validation using Jenkins build

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Future Enhancements
• Can be extended for various legacy languages
• Code navigation feature
• Glossary for various keywords/parms

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 THANK YOU!

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