JCL vs Shell Scripting
Developers should learn JCL when working with legacy IBM mainframe systems, particularly in industries like banking, insurance, and government where batch processing is critical for tasks such as payroll, billing, and report generation meets developers should learn shell scripting to automate routine tasks, enhance productivity in development environments, and manage system operations effectively. Here's our take.
JCL
Developers should learn JCL when working with legacy IBM mainframe systems, particularly in industries like banking, insurance, and government where batch processing is critical for tasks such as payroll, billing, and report generation
JCL
Nice PickDevelopers should learn JCL when working with legacy IBM mainframe systems, particularly in industries like banking, insurance, and government where batch processing is critical for tasks such as payroll, billing, and report generation
Pros
- +It is essential for system programmers, application developers, and operators managing z/OS environments to automate job scheduling, resource allocation, and data handling efficiently
- +Related to: cobol, db2
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Shell Scripting
Developers should learn shell scripting to automate routine tasks, enhance productivity in development environments, and manage system operations effectively
Pros
- +It is essential for DevOps, system administration, and build automation, where scripts can handle deployments, backups, and monitoring
- +Related to: bash, linux-command-line
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
These tools serve different purposes. JCL is a language while Shell Scripting is a tool. We picked JCL based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.
Based on overall popularity. JCL is more widely used, but Shell Scripting excels in its own space.
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