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Update the resolver to identify MQ for batch programs

Dbb was updated to identify MQ programs during source scanning. It works great until it runs against out batch MQ programs where are using CSQB* modules such as CSQBCONN. The scanner does not detect these as MQ and as a result the program is deter...
over 2 years ago in Dependency Based Build 0 Is a defect

Add support for the ++INCLUDE statement to the DBB Scanner

The IBM PL/I Compiler supports the ++INCLUDE construct using the PP(INCLUDE('ID(++INCLUDE)')) Compile parameter. The Scanner in DBB does not support the ++INCLUDE construct when scanning PL/I source code for include member dependencies. This lack ...
over 3 years ago in Dependency Based Build 0 Is a defect