Learn PLI-MAINFRAME with Real Code Examples

Learn basic PLI syntax and control structures

Practice dataset I/O (VSAM, sequential files)

Understand batch processing on mainframe

Integrate with DB2 and CICS

Develop modular programs with subroutines and copybooks

Week 1: PLI syntax and basic programs

Week 2: File I/O and dataset handling

Week 3: Subroutines and modularization

Week 4: Integration with DB2 and batch jobs

Week 5: Optimize batch processing and mainframe performance

What is PLI and its primary use on mainframes?

How do you handle datasets in PLI?

Explain modular programming with subroutines and copybooks.

How would you optimize a batch job processing millions of records?

Compare PLI with COBOL for enterprise applications.

DCL - declare variables

DS - define data structures

IF/ELSE - conditional logic

DO/LOOP - iteration

CALL - invoke subroutine

IBM PLI Programming Guide

Structured Programming with PLI

Mainframe Batch Processing and PLI

DB2 Integration with PLI

Advanced PLI Programming Techniques

Introduction to PLI syntax and structure

Working with datasets and files

Batch job creation and execution

Subroutines and copybook usage

Integrating PLI with DB2 and CICS

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/pli

IBM Redbooks on PLI and mainframe programming

z/OS Programming documentation

IBM Mainframe community forums

Stack Overflow PLI questions

Enterprise mainframe user groups

Redbooks and IBM documentation

LinkedIn mainframe professional groups

IBM documentation and Redbooks

Mainframe user groups and forums

Stack Overflow PLI-related questions

Corporate knowledge bases for legacy systems

Specialized consultants for enterprise mainframes