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Transaction Application Language – TAL on HP HPE Nonstop mainframes (previously Tandem)

Transaction Application Language

Programming language

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Transaction Application Language – TAL on HP HPE Nonstop mainframes (previously Tandem)

Transaction Application Language or TAL is a block-structured, procedural language optimized for use on Tandem hardware. TAL resembles a cross between C and Pascal. It was the original system programming language for the Tandem Computers CISC machines, which had no assembler.

Source: Wikipedia

Transaction Application Language or TAL (originally “Tandem Application Language”) is a block-structured,[1] procedural language optimized for use on Tandem (and later HP NonStop) hardware. TAL resembles a cross between C and Pascal. It was the original system programming language for the Tandem Computers CISC machines, which had no assembler.[2]

Transaction Programming Language (TAL)
ParadigmBlock-structured procedural language
DeveloperHewlett-Packard Enterprise (originally Tandem Computers)
First appearedmid 1970s
PlatformMIPS, Itanium, x86-64
OSNonStop OS
LicenseProprietary commercial software
File formatsunstructured, Enscribe, NonStop SQL/MP, NonStop SQL/MX
Dialects
TAL, pTAL, epTAL
Influenced by
ALGOL, Pascal, C

The design concept of TAL, an evolution of Hewlett-Packard‘s SPL, was intimately associated and optimized with a microprogrammed CISC instruction set. Each TAL statement could easily compile into a sequence of instructions that manipulated data on a transient floating register stack. The register stack itself floated at the crest of the program’s memory allocation and call stack.

The language itself has the appearance of ALGOL or Pascal, with BEGIN and END statements. However, its semantics are far more like C. It does not permit indefinite levels of procedure nesting, it does not pass complex structured arguments by value, and it does not strictly type most variable references. Programming techniques are much like C using pointers to structures, occasional overlays, deliberate string handling and casts when appropriate.

Available datatypes include 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit and (introduced later) 64-bit integers.[3] Microcode level support was available for null terminated character strings. However, this is not commonly used.

Originally the Tandem NonStop operating system was written in TAL. Much of it has since been rewritten in C and TAL has been deprecated for new development.

In the migration from CISC to RISC, TAL was updated/replaced with pTAL – compilers allowed TAL to be re-compiled into Native RISC Applications. Later, the epTAL compiler was introduced for Itanium processors.

ERP Implementation Cycle – Enterprise Resource Planning

ERP Implementation Cycle – Enterprise Resource Planning

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, a software system that integrates and manages a company’s core business processes, such as finance, HR, manufacturing, and supply chain, into a single, unified platform.

By using a central database, an ERP system provides real-time data visibility, standardizes processes, and enables seamless communication across different departments, helping organizations operate more efficiently.

What ERP systems do:
Integrate business functions: ERP systems break down information silos by connecting various departments like sales, accounting, and human resources.

Provide a single source of truth: A shared database ensures that everyone in the organization uses the same, accurate information for their work.

Streamline operations: By automating processes and offering synchronized reporting, ERP systems improve productivity and agility.

Offer real-time visibility: Stakeholders can access up-to-date information on business performance at any time, aiding in decision-making and planning.

Common ERP modules and functions include:
Finance: Managing accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Human Resources (HR): Handling payroll, employee data, recruitment, and workforce management.

Manufacturing: Supporting materials planning and production processes.

Supply Chain Management: Integrating inventory, procurement, and order management.

Sales and Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Streamlining sales processes and managing customer interactions.