[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

job control language \job control language\ computers
   a programming language used to specify the manner, timing,
   and other requirements of execution of a task or set of tasks
   submitted for execution, especially in background, on a
   multitasking computer; a programming language for controlling
   job7 execution. abbreviated jcl.
   pjc

[2] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

job control language
     
         jcl ibm's supremely rude
        script language, used to control the execution of programs
        in ibm os/360's batch systems.  jcl has a very fascist
        syntax, and some versions will, for example, barf if two
        spaces appear where it expects one.
     
        most programmers confronted with jcl simply copy a working
        file or card deck, changing the file names.  someone who
        actually understands and generates unique jcl is regarded with
        the mixed respect one gives to someone who memorises the phone
        book.  it is reported that hackers at ibm itself sometimes
        sing "who's the breeder of the crud that mangles you and me?
        i-b-m, j-c-l, m-o-u-s-e" to the tune of the "mickey mouse
        club" theme to express their opinion of the beast.
     
        as with cobol, jcl is often used as an archetype of ugliness
        even by those who haven't experienced it.  however, no
        self-respecting mainframe mvs programmer would admit
        ignorance of jcl.
     
        see also fear and loathing.
     
        1999-03-03
     
     
see also:
ibm rude script os/360 batch fascist 
syntax barf card deck cobol mainframe 
mvs fear and loathing 

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