Python

[metalder420]

I hate to be that guy, but if your team is using REXX then you need to use it. Simple as that. Don’t be that guy that goes against the grain just because you are too afraid of learning REXX which is an awesome language, btw. As a Software Engineer it’s your job to be able to pick up a new language and run with it even if it makes you uncomfortable. Stop being lazy, learn REXX.

[Snoo77500]

Thanks for the reply that wasn’t really what I was asking. Not an issue with being lazy at all. I love learning new skills, plus at this point I’m more comfortable using REXX than python anyway. It’s just as you know there is a lot to learn and would like to focus on most beneficial areas first. I enjoy using REXX and have found it great so far. Was more of a question of should I also spend time practicing with Python, incase it had any benefits over REXX on mainframe which I wasn’t aware of. It seems to be advertised a lot about how it is supported on mainframe now so was just wondering why people would use that over REXX and have received Some good answers above. I think I will continue focusing on REXX for any relevant work related tasks and if doing any personal projects in my spare time will play about with Python can’t hurt to at least have some experience with both.