What does PIE/REXX do?
PIE/REXX enables the development of REXX routines that operate within the CICS environment. It allows users to create applications that interact with CICS resources and other PIE/CICS products, extending the capabilities of CICS with the REXX language.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
PIE/REXX is a tool set that provides the necessary components for developing and executing REXX routines within CICS. It is not a standalone application but rather a framework that enhances CICS functionality.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that rely on CICS for transaction processing and want to leverage the REXX language for application development and customization would benefit from PIE/REXX. These organizations are typically enterprises with mainframe environments.
When should we consider PIE/REXX?
A company should consider PIE/REXX when they need to develop custom CICS applications using REXX, integrate CICS with other systems, or automate CICS tasks. It is particularly useful when existing CICS applications need to be extended or modified without extensive COBOL programming.
What are the alternatives to PIE/REXX?
Alternatives to PIE/REXX include other REXX interpreters and development environments for CICS, as well as using COBOL or other languages directly supported by CICS. However, PIE/REXX provides a specific integration with CICS and other PIE/CICS products.