Control language overview
The control language topic collection contains information
about all control language (CL) commands that are part of the IBM i operating system.
It also includes many CL commands for licensed programs that run on
the IBM i operating
system.
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CL commands by product
CL commands by product lists all the major CL commands
for the system, grouped by product.
CL concepts
The control language (CL) is the set of all commands
with which a user requests system functions. This information describes the
basic concepts of CL that you need to understand before you use the commands.
CL programming To program using CL, you must understand the
procedures and concepts specific to CL programming.
Debugging CL programs and procedures
Debugging means detecting, diagnosing, and eliminating errors in Integrated Language Environment® (ILE) or original program model (OPM) programs.
Objects and libraries
Tasks and concepts specific to objects and libraries include performing
functions on objects, creating libraries, and specifying object authority.
Messages
Messages are used to communicate between users and programs.