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Mainframe Developer Roadmap

A step-by-step visual path from beginner to job-ready. Download any roadmap as a PDF.

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1

Foundations

Mainframe concepts, TSO/ISPF, JCL basics

2

Core programming

COBOL, VSAM, file handling

3

Online & data

CICS, DB2 application programming

4

Projects

Build batch + online modules end-to-end

5

Job-ready

Interview prep, resume, placement support

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