Natural Subroutine Example - Natural-scripting Typing CST Test
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Natural Subroutine Example — Natural-scripting Code
Call a subroutine to greet a user.
DEFINE DATA LOCAL
1 USERNAME (A20)
END-DEFINE
INPUT 'Enter your name: ' USERNAME
PERFORM GREET(USERNAME)
END
DEFINE SUBROUTINE GREET(NAME)
WRITE 'Hello, ' NAME
END-SUBROUTINENatural-scripting Language Guide
Natural Scripting refers to the use of the Natural programming language (from Software AG) to create applications, automate business logic, and interact with databases, especially within mainframe and enterprise environments.
Primary Use Cases
- ▸Automating enterprise business processes
- ▸Building database-centric applications on mainframes
- ▸Creating batch jobs for reporting and transaction processing
- ▸Rapid prototyping of business logic applications
- ▸Integrating with legacy systems and middleware
Notable Features
- ▸English-like syntax for easier readability
- ▸Seamless integration with Adabas databases
- ▸Supports batch, online, and event-driven applications
- ▸High-level procedural abstractions for rapid development
- ▸Modularization via subprograms and functions
Origin & Creator
Developed by Software AG in the 1970s as a high-level language to simplify application development on mainframe and later client-server systems.
Industrial Note
Commonly used in banking, insurance, and logistics industries for large-scale transaction processing, often interfacing with Adabas or other enterprise databases.