PL/1 - PL/I Learning Path
Welcome to the PL/1 learning hub! This guide will help you master the essentials of PL/1, from Loops and Recursion to Error Handling. Start with the basics and progress through each chapter to enhance your skills.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to PL/1
- History and Evolution
- Importance of PL/I in modern systems
- Applications of PL/I in various fields
Chapter 2: Getting Started with PL/I Programming
- Setting up the PL/I Environment
- First Program: Hello World
- Syntax and Structure of a PL/I Program
Chapter 3: Data Types and Variables
- Basic Data Types
- Advanced Data Types
- Variable Declaration and Scope
- Constants and Literals
Chapter 4: Operators and Expressions
- Arithmetic Operators
- Logical and Comparison Operators
- Bitwise Operators
- Complex Expressions and Evaluation Order
Chapter 5: Control Structures
- Conditional Statements
- Loops
- Exit and Cycle Control Statements
Chapter 6: Loops and Recursion
- Defining Procedures and Functions
- Parameters Passing Mechanisms
- Recursive Functions
- Scope and Lifetime of Variables in Procedures
Chapter 7: Procedures and Functions
- String Declaration and Initialization
- String Manipulation Functions
- Handling Special Characters and Escape Sequences
Chapter 8: Handling Strings and Characters
- One-dimensional and Multi-dimensional Arrays
- Dynamic Arrays and Memory Management
- Data Structures in PL/I
- Advanced Data Handling
Chapter 9: Arrays and Data Structures
- Working with Files: Reading and Writing
- File Types and Access Modes
- Handling Errors in File Operations
Chapter 10: File I/O Operations
- Error Detection and Handling Techniques
- Common Errors in PL/I and Debugging Strategies
- Built-in Functions for Error Handling
Chapter 11: Error Handling and Debugging
- Pointer Management and Memory Allocation
- Multithreading and Parallel Processing in PL/I
- Performance Optimization Techniques
Chapter 12: Practical Applications and Case Studies
- Real-world Examples and Applications
- Case Studies for Financial and Data Processing Systems
- Exercises and Challenges
Chapter 13: Best Practices and Coding Standards
- Writing Clean and Maintainable Code
- Naming Conventions and Documentation
- Code Review and Refactoring
Chapter 14: Appendices
- PL/I Reference Guide
- Glossary of Terms
- Additional Resources