This intermediate class covers the Integrated Language Environment – modular programming, procedures, service programs, and activation groups. This class shows you how to exploit the “new” RPG syntax to take advantage of the benefits of modular procedures, code reuse, and service programs.
The class will bring you completely up to date on all the new features of the last few releases. The class goes beyond RPG IV syntax, concentrating on ILE architecture.
Recommended schedule: 3 days
Who Should Attend This class is for existing RPG IV (ILE RPG/400) programmers who want to learn how to program modern RPG applications using a modular environment.
Prerequisites In order to successfully complete this course, students should have completed the following courses, or have equivalent knowledge/experience:
IBM i Concepts and Programming Tools
Introduction to RPG IV Programming
What You Will Accomplish At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Write RPG programs using the RPG IV syntax
Compile RPG IV programs using the new ILE compile-and-bind model
Write reusable, modular procedures
Use binding directories effectively
Understand the purpose of a prototype and which options to use
Package procedures in service programs
Maintain service programs
Understand activation groups – what they are, what they affect, and how to use them
