What does Rexx stand for
-
Reactived Extendable Exchange language
-
Restructured Extended Executor language
-
Reactive Enforcement Execution Exchange language
-
None of the above
Rexx stands for 'Restructured Extended Executor language'. It is a high-level programming language developed in the 1970s-1980s, designed for ease of use and powerful string manipulation capabilities. Rexx was widely used on IBM mainframes and OS/2 for scripting and automation tasks.
REXX is an acronym for 'Restructured Extended Executor', a scripting language originally developed by IBM for VM/CMS systems. The name reflects its design goal of being an easy, structured alternative to earlier command languages. The other options are invented expansions that don't correspond to the real etymology.