Now Available: Part 2 for Consuming REST APIs in COBOL/Batch applications

[Kim Peelman]

We are pleased to announce our most recent addition to Gen v8.6: Part 2 of Consuming REST APIs for COBOL/Batch applications. This enhancement adds the following support to the Consuming RESTful          

 APIs feature:                                                                  

                                                                               

1. TSOAE: Gen-generated applications with a TP Monitor of IEFAE and/or applications targeting the TSO Test Facility, now have the ability to consume RESTful APIs.                                                              

                                                                            

2. DLIBATCH and IMS_BMP: Gen-generated Batch applications packaged with a Db2 Attach Type of DLIBATCH or IMS_BMP now have the ability to consume RESTful APIs.  Note: Support for Batch applications packaged with a Db2 Attach Type of DB2_DSN or EXEC/NONE was previously provided in "Part 1" via LU08865.                     

                                                                             

3. CALLREST properties file:  In addition to the Configuration parameter overrides that are specified in your PAD logic, Gen-generated Batch applications now have the ability to specify Configuration overrides in a CALLREST properties file. Note: Configuration parameters specified in your PAD  logic overrides the values specified in the CALLREST properties file.

 

You can find the solutions here: 

• Gen Solutions List (mainframe)

• See "CONSUMING REST APIS: TSOAE, DLIBATCH/IMS_BMP, CALLREST FILE" for LU10164, LU10165, LU10166

For more information see: 

• Community Announcement for Part 1 of Consuming REST for COBOL/Batch 

• Tech Docs: Add a Call REST Statement and OpenAPI Spec Caveat for Gen

• Knowledge Articles: Gen 8.6 Consuming REST APIs (Call REST) feature. 

• View the web-based training videos HERE.

• Click the "Training Login" button

• Search for: 06GEN20460 Using REST APIs to Open Gen Applications to the Enterprise, or O6GEN10180 Getting Started with Consuming REST in CICS and Java applications.

• Functionality is similar to what we published for Consuming REST in CICS and Java applications in 2022 (announced here). 

Note: Gen has moved to a continuous delivery model. To learn more about Broadcom's approach to continuous delivery and maintenance best practices, read HERE 

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Kim Peelman
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Product Owner, Gen
Broadcom
Plano, TX
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