Explain the function of a dd statement?
Answer / Ramniwas
The DD (Data Description) statement is used in JCL to define data sets for jobs. It specifies the type, name, and location (either physical or logical) of the data set, as well as parameters such as DISPLACEMENT and DISPOSITION.
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