what is symbolic parameters in jcl, what is a temparary data set ? where do u use ?

Answer Posted / ravindran

The dataset with single & is called Symbolic parameter. The
dataset with double && is called temporary dataset.

The Symbolic parameter gets the value from PROC. The
temporary datasets are created in the job flow and gets
deleted at the end of the job.

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