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Assembler Language Programming for IBM and IBM Compatible Computers [Formerly 370/360 Assembler Language Programming]

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Few, if any, are learning 370 Assembler Language today; those looking for a book on the topic are primarily interested in a reference with substantive examples. This is a very basic manual that does not include instructions that have been around for close to two decades: e.g. CLCL, MVCL. It is misleading for the publisher to indicate it was updated in 1986 when little more than the title was changed.

So it doesn't have MVCL or CLCL! The beginner doesn't need those instructions right away. I would recommend this text as a good one for the beginning student....if you want more detail, there are plenty of books available. I didn't know ANY assembler, and this was the only text I used to learn it...and I'm doing just fine. You can learn more difficult instructions from the IBM principles of operations manual.

I concur with the other reviewer of this publication. I had to use this text to attempt to teach Assembler, I was mortified. This text is so out of date that it is almost inapplicable today. The instruction reference is for IBM's System 360. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK.

This is an excellent book with good examples for a entry/junior level assembler programmer. The approach is unique in that the focus is on the instructions at the basic level. Each level is progressively expanded. Being a Cobol programmer, the book broadened my understanding of computer internals. I also have the Stern Cobol manual which is excellent and productivity oriented.

This is a good assembler reference for a Cobol programmer. This is useful to review a load listings for problem solving with limited mainframe tools.

This is a reference book, so keep that in mind when reading; meaning, do not read it chapter by chapter. Secondly, the organization of the book is good, but it fails in its explanations. Lastly, if you need this book for class or an excellent Assembler reference book, get AND USE Bill Qualls' "Mainframe Assembler Programming" book...especially if you're using the PC/370 emulator.

It wastes no words - it gets to the point and delivers the depth of knowledge that I would expect from a book of this price, although it does have lots of details. This is a great book - Its' only drawback is it needs a little bit simpler coverage as to the whys and how's. If you don't mind SUPER Details this book - WILL - teach you how to program in Assembler.