Workshop Agenda

0. Create a local Zowe CLI profile (optional)

1. Set up Python and PIP

   • apt install python
   • brew install python
   • https://www.python.org/downloads/
   • python -m ensurepip

2. Install Zowe Client Python SDK packages and its dependencies

   • pip install zowe
   • pip install requests
   • pip install keyring
   • pip install pyyaml
   • pip install urllib3
   • pip install commentjson

3. Instantiate a Console object and verify its functionality

   • By providing properties directly in the code
   • By using the ProfileManager class and a Zowe CLI profile

4. Instantiate a Files object and verify its functionality

   • List user datasets
   • List all members of a dataset
   • Print the content of a dataset/member

5. Instantiate a Jobs object and verify its functionality

   • Submit a job from a dataset
   • Retrieve a job status by name and ID
   • List jobs by owner

6. Apply the acquired knowledge

   • Type a sample JCL job or download it from the mainframe
   • Modify and upload the JCL as a new dataset/member
   • Submit the JCL from the mainframe and check the status
   • Submit the JCL from the local file and check the status
   • Submit the JCL as a plain text and check the status

7. Explore new functionality being added to the SDK

   • https://github.com/zowe/zowe-client-python-sdk/tree/next