Originally developed for mainframes but highly portable across platforms-from servers to desktops to handhelds-Rexx is an easy yet powerful scripting language that's widely used for rapid application development. Covers Rexx interpreters for specialized functions-object-oriented, mainframe, and handheld. There are 8 different free Rexx interpreters optimized for different platforms and uses. This book shows how to use them all. Shows how to script for GUIs, databases, web servers, XML, and other interfaces. Details how to make the best use of Rexx tools and interfaces, with examples for both Linux and Windows. Includes a tutorial with lots of examples to help people get up and running.

Whether you're new to Rexx or are an experienced Rexx programmer, this comprehensive reference offers you what you need to know in order to work with this easy yet powerful scripting language on any level.After a quick overview of the basic of Rexx, you'll move on to more advanced scripting topics such as portable code and optimal coding style.