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iSeries Embedded SQL Class


Prerequisites: iSeries SQL Interactive or equivalent. Students should be comfortable with the editor (SEU), and have some experience with SQL.

Audience: This course is designed for RPG programmers who have some understanding of SQL.

Description: A detailed review of the techniques used to embed SQL instructions inside RPG programs. SQL Embedded combines the flexibility of SQL with the sophistication of RPG to create a powerful hybrid program. This class demonstrates embedding techniques using hands on labs, and also reviews more advanced concepts.

Course Content:

SQL Basics
  • Why embed SQL?
  • How to embed SQL in a RPG program
  • The syntax used when coding SQL
  • The SQL pre-compiler
  • New fields provided
SQL Statements
  • Embedding the SQL SELECT statement
  • Using the PREPARE statement
  • Using the DECLARE statement
  • SQL cursors and handles
  • Using the OPEN, FETCH, and CLOSE statements
Advanced Topics
  • Error Handling
  • Complex SQLs
  • Advanced Cursor options
  • Commitment Control
  • Using Descriptors
  • NULL Values

Duration: One Day

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