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Testing a COBOL program (Code Debug CICS COBOL)

This section demonstrates how to test a COBOL application program, first without setting breakpoints, and then by setting breakpoints and stepping through the code. You will use the XPED transaction to test an application transaction (XCB2) and fix an abend. XCB2 is the sample demonstration transaction shipped with Code Debug CICS. It is a simple employee payroll transaction that executes the COBOL program CWDEMCB2. The XCB2 transaction is used throughout this space to cause several types of abends.

If you have questions about which screen to use for a function, the Code Debug CICS Quick Reference. contains a list of screen IDs and titles, default PF key settings, and commands.

Important

The demonstrations in this section should be performed in Code Debug’s standard operating mode — not one of the three restricted modes. For more information, see the Code Debug CICS Quick Reference.

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