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RPG III (RPG/400) to RPG IV and ILE

Course:   RPG3TO4
Duration:   4 Days
Level:   II
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Course Summary

The course introduces RPG IV and ILE from the point of view of experienced RPG III (RPG/400) programmer. There are extensive hands-on exercises.

Topics Covered In This Course

RPG IV 101

  • Background
  • Conversion Options
  • Format and Limit Changes
  • Data Types
  • H-Spec
  • F-Spec
  • D-Spec (Overview)
  • C-Spec
  • I-Spec and O-Spec
  • Free form RPG

D Specs

  • Data Structures
  • Arrays
  • Stand Alone Fields
  • Replacing RPG Indicators
  • The Indicator Data Structure
  • Qualified Data Structures
  • Data Structure Arrays

Expressions

  • Arithmetic Expressions
  • Character Expressions
  • Logical Expressions
  • Precision Rules

Built In Functions (BIFs)

  • Using BIFs
  • Types of BIFs

Dates, Times and Timestamps

  • Defining
  • Moving
  • Calculating Durations

Prototyped Calls

  • Prototypes
  • Structure
  • Useful Keywords
  • Procedure Interface

Subprocedures (Part 1)

  • P-Spec
  • Structure
  • Subprocedure Vs Subroutine

Introduction to ILE

  • Static Binding Vs Dynamic Binding
  • Bind By Copy
  • Bind By Reference
  • Service Programs

Subprocedures (Part 2)

  • Subprocedures Vs Called Programs
  • NOMAIN Modules

ILE - Other Topics

  • Binding Directories
  • Binder Language
  • Activation Groups
What You Can Expect

On completion of the course, participants should be able to take full advantage of the benefits of RPG IV and ILE.

Who Should Take This Course

Experienced RPG III (RPG/400) programmers.

Recommended Prerequisites

Before taking this course, a student should:

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Every student attending a Verhoef Training class will receive a certificate good for $100 toward their next public class taken within a year.

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