
106 Java Stand-alone Applications on z/OS Volume II
In the following sections we describe how Java and COBOL can be integrated in
an easier way by using the new object-oriented syntax in IBM Enterprise COBOL
for z/OS and enhancements in the COBOL compiler.
6.4.1 IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS introduction
IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS supports the new object-oriented syntax, which
makes the integration of Java applications and COBOL programs much simpler.
The syntax is based upon the facilities of the Java Native Interface, the primary
means that Java provides for interoperating with non-Java programs.
Object-oriented COBOL enables you to define ...