BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO 17: Getting Started Using ISPF (WBT)

Describe BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO at a high level
Identify key capabilities and benefits of Code Debug TSO
Identify supported languages and application types for debugging
Explain interactive and batch debugging modes in Code Debug TSO
Identify inputs and outputs used during a Code Debug TSO session
Explain the high-level debugging workflow using Code Debug TSO
Navigate the Code Debug TSO user interface
Use the PRIMARY MENU and its key options
Use the SETUP MENU and its configuration options
Use the ENVIRONMENTS MENU to select supported execution environments
Configure the STANDARD test environment and key fields
Navigate the SOURCE panel and its key sections
Access the Utilities menu and available utility functions
Explain breakpoint concepts and execution control
Use PF key assignments and navigation support
Use command entry and processing methods in Code Debug

Explain how to prepare programs for source-level debugging
Describe the precompile, compile, and link-edit process using Code Debug TSO
Explain the role of BMC AMI Common Shared Services (CSS) in program preparation
Navigate the Program Preparation Menu
Use the CreateJCL Menu options
Convert existing compile JCL to use the Language Processor (LP)
Create new compile JCL using the Compile Facility
Explain CSS Preprocessor and Postprocessor concepts and use cases
Generate and store symbolic information for debugging
Explain the DDIO file concept and its role in debugging
Use DDIO File Facility utilities
Describe the DDIO file structure (shared directory and database relationship)
Create a DDIO file
Prepare programs for interactive source-level debugging

Describe Code Debug TSO debugging capabilities at a high level
Start an interactive debugging session using ISPF
Use profiles to store and manage debugging session information
Select and configure execution environments
Navigate and use the Code Debug TSO SOURCE panel
Execute and control programs using Code Debug TSO commands
Debug batch programs using the Batch Connect Facility
Convert and submit execution JCL for batch debugging
Select job steps for interactive and unattended execution
Connect to and debug intercepted batch jobs
Debug multiple jobs using the Multi‑Batch Facility
Manually modify execution JCL to enable debugging
Understand temporary data sets created during JCL conversion

Describe program execution control in BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO and IMS
Identify execution states (running, paused, stopped, and abended)
Set unconditional breakpoints to gain control of program execution
Set and manage BEFORE and AFTER breakpoints
Explain breakpoint behavior across statements, paragraphs, modules, and nested programs
Use the GO command to start, resume, and control execution flow
Step through code using GO n, GO 1, and GO HALF
Apply conditional breakpoints to control execution based on logic and events
Use WHEN to pause execution based on variable conditions
Use PAUSE to temporarily suspend execution within inserted logic
Trace program execution using TRACE and control trace behavior
Navigate execution flow using GOTO and RUNTO
Interpret execution flow indicators, system messages, and session output
Complete an end-to-end debugging walkthrough using execution-control commands

Inspect and interpret program data during execution
Understand the Keep window and Automatic Keep behavior
Use the KEEP command to continuously monitor variable values
Use the PEEK command and its variants (PEEK, PEEKE, PEEKH)
Manage and modify variable values during a debug session
Control session logging for KEEP, PEEK, and Automatic Keep entries
Examine data sets allocated during a Code Debug TSO test session
Use the SHOW ALLOCATE command to verify allocated files
Use the LIST ALLOCATES utility to review and manage allocations
Browse data sets during debugging using the BROWSE command

Modify program logic during debugging using BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO
Use SKIP commands to bypass single statements and blocks of code
Redirect execution flow using the GOTO command
Change data values using the MOVE command to influence program behavior
Insert statements dynamically during debugging using the INSERT facility
Analyze program structure and control flow using dynamic analysis features
Locate data definitions, usage, and modifications using the FIND command and keywords
Understand data relationships through aliases and group data structures
Monitor program execution paths using Review mode
Trace and reverse execution using MONITOR, REVERSE, and RESUME commands
Evaluate statement-level execution coverage using COUNT and SHOW COUNT

Describe BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO at a high level
Identify key capabilities and benefits of Code Debug TSO
Identify supported languages and application types for debugging
Explain interactive and batch debugging modes in Code Debug TSO
Identify inputs and outputs used during a Code Debug TSO session
Explain the high-level debugging workflow using Code Debug TSO
Navigate the Code Debug TSO user interface
Use the PRIMARY MENU and its key options
Use the SETUP MENU and its configuration options
Use the ENVIRONMENTS MENU to select supported execution environments
Configure the STANDARD test environment and key fields
Navigate the SOURCE panel and its key sections
Access the Utilities menu and available utility functions
Explain breakpoint concepts and execution control
Use PF key assignments and navigation support
Use command entry and processing methods in Code Debug

Explain how to prepare programs for source-level debugging
Describe the precompile, compile, and link-edit process using Code Debug TSO
Explain the role of BMC AMI Common Shared Services (CSS) in program preparation
Navigate the Program Preparation Menu
Use the CreateJCL Menu options
Convert existing compile JCL to use the Language Processor (LP)
Create new compile JCL using the Compile Facility
Explain CSS Preprocessor and Postprocessor concepts and use cases
Generate and store symbolic information for debugging
Explain the DDIO file concept and its role in debugging
Use DDIO File Facility utilities
Describe the DDIO file structure (shared directory and database relationship)
Create a DDIO file
Prepare programs for interactive source-level debugging

Describe Code Debug TSO debugging capabilities at a high level
Start an interactive debugging session using ISPF
Use profiles to store and manage debugging session information
Select and configure execution environments
Navigate and use the Code Debug TSO SOURCE panel
Execute and control programs using Code Debug TSO commands
Debug batch programs using the Batch Connect Facility
Convert and submit execution JCL for batch debugging
Select job steps for interactive and unattended execution
Connect to and debug intercepted batch jobs
Debug multiple jobs using the Multi‑Batch Facility
Manually modify execution JCL to enable debugging
Understand temporary data sets created during JCL conversion

Describe program execution control in BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO and IMS
Identify execution states (running, paused, stopped, and abended)
Set unconditional breakpoints to gain control of program execution
Set and manage BEFORE and AFTER breakpoints
Explain breakpoint behavior across statements, paragraphs, modules, and nested programs
Use the GO command to start, resume, and control execution flow
Step through code using GO n, GO 1, and GO HALF
Apply conditional breakpoints to control execution based on logic and events
Use WHEN to pause execution based on variable conditions
Use PAUSE to temporarily suspend execution within inserted logic
Trace program execution using TRACE and control trace behavior
Navigate execution flow using GOTO and RUNTO
Interpret execution flow indicators, system messages, and session output
Complete an end-to-end debugging walkthrough using execution-control commands

Inspect and interpret program data during execution
Understand the Keep window and Automatic Keep behavior
Use the KEEP command to continuously monitor variable values
Use the PEEK command and its variants (PEEK, PEEKE, PEEKH)
Manage and modify variable values during a debug session
Control session logging for KEEP, PEEK, and Automatic Keep entries
Examine data sets allocated during a Code Debug TSO test session
Use the SHOW ALLOCATE command to verify allocated files
Use the LIST ALLOCATES utility to review and manage allocations
Browse data sets during debugging using the BROWSE command

Modify program logic during debugging using BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO
Use SKIP commands to bypass single statements and blocks of code
Redirect execution flow using the GOTO command
Change data values using the MOVE command to influence program behavior
Insert statements dynamically during debugging using the INSERT facility
Analyze program structure and control flow using dynamic analysis features
Locate data definitions, usage, and modifications using the FIND command and keywords
Understand data relationships through aliases and group data structures
Monitor program execution paths using Review mode
Trace and reverse execution using MONITOR, REVERSE, and RESUME commands
Evaluate statement-level execution coverage using COUNT and SHOW COUNT

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Module 1: Getting Started with BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO

Module 2: Compile the Program Using TSO Compile Facility

Module 3: Starting a Code Debug TSO Debugging Session

Module 4: Controlling Program Execution

Module 5: Inspecting Program Data

Module 6: Analyzing and Modifying Program Logic

Course Modules

Module 1: Getting Started with BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO

Module 2: Compile the Program Using TSO Compile Facility

Module 3: Starting a Code Debug TSO Debugging Session

Module 4: Controlling Program Execution

Module 5: Inspecting Program Data

Module 6: Analyzing and Modifying Program Logic

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Course Modules

Module 1: Getting Started with BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO

Module 2: Compile the Program Using TSO Compile Facility

Module 3: Starting a Code Debug TSO Debugging Session

Module 4: Controlling Program Execution

Module 5: Inspecting Program Data

Module 6: Analyzing and Modifying Program Logic

Course Modules

Module 1: Getting Started with BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO

Module 2: Compile the Program Using TSO Compile Facility

Module 3: Starting a Code Debug TSO Debugging Session

Module 4: Controlling Program Execution

Module 5: Inspecting Program Data

Module 6: Analyzing and Modifying Program Logic

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