CYGNET

The CYGNET architecture comprises several key components: the source code, the CYGNET compiler, and the runtime environment. The source code contains the application logic written in CYGNET's syntax. The CYGNET compiler translates the source code into executable code that can run on the mainframe.

The runtime environment provides the necessary services for executing the compiled code, including database access and system resource management. CYGNET applications interact with mainframe databases directly, using commands to read, write, and manipulate data. The communication between components within a CYGNET application typically occurs through internal function calls and data structures.

CYGNET applications can use standard mainframe communication protocols such as TCP/IP for network interactions. Security is managed through mainframe security systems, such as RACF, which supports role-based access control. CYGNET applications can utilize encryption through integration with mainframe security features and database encryption capabilities.

The configuration parameters for CYGNET applications include settings for database connections, file locations, and system resource allocation. These parameters are typically managed through system configuration files and JCL. CYGNET's streamlined syntax and efficient coding capabilities differentiate it from other mainframe programming languages.