Performance Test script language (Scripting)

Performance Test implements IBM’s REXX as its script language. The script language utility significantly extends the capabilities of Performance Test's playback function in both ISPF and unattended processing.

In addition to the REXX environment provided with MVS TSO/Extensions, Performance Test offers a set of variables that allows information to be retrieved about the Performance Test environment and data to be retrieved from the current and expected messages. Among the solutions that a script language offers are:

  • Multiple ports that require unique input field values during batch execution.
  • Scripts that require unique input field values each time they are played.
  • Actions taken based on comparison of system output.
  • The ability to call and share common scripts.

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