how many max steps can we use in a job? pls answer to my
question

Answer Posted / lu

255...but it's better to divide many differents job because
if you get abend, it's more easy to fix or to
rerun...because when you're on call, and u wake up at 3
AM...255 steps !!!!! even you know what step is abended...

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