ISERIES RPG IV VERSION 5 PROGRAMMING INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP (AS07)

Format

Classroom

Duration

6.0 Day(s)

Description

This course teaches programmers who can write basic RPG IV programs using the iSeries RPG IV compiler (Version 5), additional skills and techniques. This class is a comprehensive exposure to intermediate features and functions of RPG IV for Version 5. It does not introduce either information processing or programming in general. Students who are new to programming should attend other classes that are offered by local technical colleges or self-study methods. This class is designed to enable a trained programmer to develop and maintain RPG IV programs of an intermediate level using the latest features and techniques available in the Version 5 compiler.

Audience

This course is the second in a series of three classes designed for programmers who are new to RPG IV. Basic programming experience using RPG IV is mandatory. The student should have attended AS06/S6197. This course is not designed for RPG III programmers who want RPG IV. RPG III programmers should attend the Moving from RPG/400 to iSeries and AS/400e RPG IV class (OE85/S6126) before even considering this class. RPG III programmers should review the agenda carefully before they make a decision to attend this class. Note: This course focuses entirely on the latest features of the RPG IV for Version 5 compiler and the techniques that this compiler provides. Previous techniques and the maintenance of programs written using legacy techniques are not covered in the classroom. Some additional material and the bibliography will assist the students in the maintenance of legacy applications.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, the student should be able to:
- Use a Windows-based PC
- Run PC applications using menus, icons, tool bars, etcetera
The following skills are taught in OL49/S6149:
- Use basic OS/400 navigation tools including:
- Use and prompt CL commands
- Use online Help
- Manage output using WRKSPLF and related commands
- Perform basic problem determination using DSPMSG, DSPJOB, and so forth
- Use and display iSeries print queues
- Use basic CL commands such as WRKJOB and DSPMSG
- Use the Program Development Manager, Source Entry Utility or CODE to create and maintain RPG IV source members
- Create and maintain physical and logical files
The following skills are taught in AS06/S6197:
- Write RPG IV version 5 programs to produce reports
- Write simple RPG IV version 5 inquiry programs that interact with displays
- Use the editor to enter and modify source programs compile RPG IV programs
- Review compilation listing, find and correct compilation errors
- Maintain existing applications written in the RPG IV (version 5) language
- Use the Debugger tool to determine the cause of incorrect results
- Use many popular RPG IV Built in Functions
Students must have attended these courses prior to attending this class:
- Introduction to iSeries for New Users (OE98/S6108)
- iSeries Application Programming Facilities Workshop (OL49/S6149)
- iSeries RPG IV Version 5 Programming Fundamentals Workshop (AS06/S6197)
or have equivalent experience. Attendance at CODE/400 - Basic (AS12/S6186) is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

- Write RPG IV version 5 programs to produce reports
- Write simple RPG IV version 5 inquiry programs that interact with displays
- Use the editor to enter and modify source programs compile RPG IV programs
- Review compilation listing, find and correct compilation errors
- Maintain existing applications written in the RPG IV (version 5) language
- Use the Debugger tool to determine the cause of incorrect results
Use many popular RPG IV Built in Functions