What programming languages does INSPECT support?

INSPECT for C/370 and PL/I is a debugging tool designed for applications written in C/370 and PL/I languages. It allows developers to analyze and debug programs running on z/OS and z/VM platforms. The tool provides capabilities to examine program variables, control program execution, and identify the root causes of software defects.

On which platforms can INSPECT be used?

INSPECT supports debugging for applications written in C/370 and PL/I programming languages. It provides features specific to these languages to assist in the debugging process.

When was INSPECT first released and when did support end?

INSPECT for C/370 and PL/I operates on IBM z/OS and z/VM platforms. These mainframe operating systems provide the environment for the tool to function and debug applications.

What is the IBM product ID for INSPECT?

INSPECT for C/370 and PL/I was initially released in 1988. Support for the product concluded in 1998.

Can you provide examples of the syntax for basic operations?

Common commands include `SET`, `DISPLAY`, `GO`, `STEP`, and `LIST`. The `SET` command is used to configure debugging options. `DISPLAY` shows the values of variables. `GO` resumes program execution. `STEP` executes the next statement, and `LIST` displays source code.

What configuration files or interfaces are used?

Examples include: `DISPLAY variable_name`, `SET BREAK AT line_number`, `GO`, `STEP`, and `LIST`. These commands allow users to inspect variables, set breakpoints, control program flow, and view source code during debugging.

What are the main system components of INSPECT?

INSPECT uses configuration files to store debugging settings and preferences. These files allow users to customize the debugging environment. The tool also interacts with the system's debugging interfaces to control program execution.

How do the components communicate?

The main components include the command processor, the debugger engine, the source code display module, and the variable display module. These components work together to provide debugging functionality.

How did INSPECT improve software development?

The primary business value of INSPECT was to reduce the time and effort required to debug C/370 and PL/I applications on z/OS and z/VM. By providing tools to quickly identify and resolve software defects, it helped improve software quality and reduce development costs.

What impact did INSPECT have on application performance?

INSPECT improved software development by providing developers with the ability to step through code, examine variables, and set breakpoints. This allowed for more efficient identification and resolution of software defects, leading to faster development cycles and more reliable applications.

How did INSPECT contribute to cost savings?

By helping developers identify and fix performance bottlenecks, INSPECT indirectly contributed to improved application performance. Debugging tools allowed developers to optimize code and ensure efficient resource utilization.

What was the overall impact of INSPECT on the software development lifecycle?

INSPECT contributed to cost savings by reducing the time spent on debugging and improving software quality. This led to fewer production issues, reduced maintenance costs, and more efficient use of development resources.

What access control model is used?

INSPECT itself does not have built-in authentication methods as it is a debugging tool that runs within the z/OS or z/VM environment. Security is handled by the underlying operating system, which supports various authentication methods such as RACF or other security products.

What encryption is used and where?

INSPECT relies on the access control model of the z/OS or z/VM operating system. This typically involves access control lists (ACLs) managed by security products like RACF, which control user access to system resources and debugging tools.

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

INSPECT does not directly use encryption. Any encryption would be handled by the underlying z/OS or z/VM system for data transmission or storage, depending on the system configuration and security policies.

How does INSPECT integrate with existing security infrastructure?

INSPECT itself does not have built-in audit or logging capabilities. Auditing of debugging activities is typically managed by the z/OS or z/VM operating system and any associated security products, such as RACF, which can log user actions and system events.

What are the main configuration parameters?

User management is handled through the z/OS or z/VM operating system's security features, such as RACF. Administrators manage user access and permissions at the system level.

What monitoring/logging capabilities exist?

The main configuration parameters are set using the `SET` command within the INSPECT environment. These parameters control debugging behavior, such as breakpoints, variable display options, and program execution control.

What are the network requirements?

INSPECT itself does not have built-in monitoring or extensive logging capabilities. Monitoring and logging are primarily handled by the z/OS or z/VM operating system and any associated system management tools.

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The architecture of INSPECT for C/370 and PL/I comprised several key components. The command processor handled user input and parsed commands. The debugger engine was responsible for controlling program execution and interacting with the z/OS or z/VM environment.

The source code display module presented the program's source code, and the variable display module showed the values of variables during debugging. Communication between these components was managed internally within the tool. INSPECT did not use any specific databases or storage mechanisms for its core functionality.

It relied on the z/OS or z/VM operating system for file access and system resources. The tool's primary interface was a command-line interface (CLI) accessed through the z/OS or z/VM terminal. The tool did not expose any APIs.

Security was handled by the underlying z/OS or z/VM system, using access control models like ACLs managed by RACF. The IBM Debug Tool for z/OS and z/OS Debugger offer similar debugging capabilities and are the recommended replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is INSPECT for C/370 and PL/I used for?

What programming languages does INSPECT support?

On which platforms can INSPECT be used?

When was INSPECT first released and when did support end?

What is the IBM product ID for INSPECT?

What are some common commands used in INSPECT?

Can you provide examples of the syntax for basic operations?

What configuration files or interfaces are used?

What are the main system components of INSPECT?

How do the components communicate?

What is the primary business value of using INSPECT?

How did INSPECT improve software development?

What impact did INSPECT have on application performance?

How did INSPECT contribute to cost savings?

What was the overall impact of INSPECT on the software development lifecycle?

What authentication methods are supported?

What access control model is used?

What encryption is used and where?

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

How does INSPECT integrate with existing security infrastructure?

What administrative interfaces are available?

How is user management handled?

What are the main configuration parameters?

What monitoring/logging capabilities exist?

What are the network requirements?

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