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AS/Credentials RPGIV ILE Programming Class


Prerequisites: RPG/400 Interactive Programming, or knowledge of RPG/400 on the iSeries. Must be familiar with PDM and SEU.

Audience: Experienced iSeries RPG programmers (Sub-file experience is NOT necessary)

Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce the RPG IV programming language on the iSeries to experienced RPG/400 programmers. It covers modifications of some of the existing RPG/400 characteristics and the new functions and techniques incorporated in RPG IV. This class also includes hands-on examples of how to use the interactive source code debugger as well as the concept and use of modules, bound calls, service programs, activation groups and sub procedures.

Course Content:

RPG IV Overview:
  • RPG III vs. RPG IV and ILE
  • Changes to RPG III Characteristics
  • Default Source File Changes
  • Compiling RPG IV (CRTBNDRPG)

Additional Functions:
  • Specification Changes/Enhancements
  • Built-in Functions
  • Date Support

ILE Topics:
  • Bound Calls (bind-by-reference)
  • Service Programs
  • Modules vs. Programs
  • Binding Directories
  • ILE source-Level debug
  • RPG III Source Conversion Tool
  • Sub procedures

Duration:   Three Days

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