RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i

IBM Training for RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i

Skill Level: Basic

Modality: CR - Classroom based Trainng or ILO - Instructor Led Online Class

Duration: 4 Day/s

Starting Price: $ - 4,109

Overview:

This course teaches basic to intermediate RPG prgramming skills. The follow on course is AS10G.

Course RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i (AS06G) teaches the basics of the IBM i RPG IV programming language. It is the first of two courses that should be attended in sequence._x000D_ _x000D_ This course is a comprehensive exposure to the basic features and functions of RPG IV for Version 7. It does not introduce either information processing or programming in general. Students who are new to programming should attend other courses that are offered by local technical colleges or self-study methods._x000D_ _x000D_ This course is designed to enable a trained programmer to develop and maintain simple RPG IV programs written using the latest features and techniques available in the Version 7 compiler.

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Target Audience:

This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for programmers who are new to RPG IV. Basic programming experience is required. The student should have attended at least an introductory course to programming such as one of those available at technical colleges. The student is not taught the concepts of programming._x000D_ _x000D_ Experienced programmers who are new to the Power System with IBM i should also attend this course. Examples of other programming languages are BASIC, COBOL, or RPG II._x000D_ _x000D_ This course focuses entirely on the features of the RPG IV Version 7 compiler and the techniques that this compiler provides. Features of V7 are discussed._x000D_ _x000D_ Previous techniques and the maintenance of programs that are written using legacy techniques, such as fixed format calculations, are not covered in the classroom. Some additional material and the bibliography will assist the new RPG IV programmer in the maintenance of legacy applications..

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Prerequisites: You should be able to:Use a Windows-based PC

Run PC applications using menus, icons, toolbars, and so forth

Write a simple program in another high-level language (for example, CL, COBOL, BASIC, or RPG II)

Use basic IBM i tools, including:CL commands

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WRKSPLF and related commands to manage output

WRKJOB, DSPMSG, DSPJOB commands and so forth to perform basic problem determination

Use and display IBM i print queues

Use the RSE/LPEX Editor to create and maintain DDS

Create and maintain physical and logical files

You must have attended these courses:Introduction to IBM i for New Users (OE98G).

Topic: RPG IV introduction

Coding specifications for RPG IV

Data representation and definition

Manipulating data in calculations

Using printer and display files in an RPG IV program

Structured programming, error handling, subprocedures, and subroutines

Using arrays, data structures, and data areas

Accessing the DB2 database using RPG IV

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Objective: Write RPG IV version 7.3 programs to produce reports

Write simple RPG IV version 7.3 inquiry programs that interact with displays

Review compilation listing, find and correct compilation errors

Maintain existing applications written in the RPG IV Version 7.3 language

Use many popular RPG IV built-in functions

Category: Systems

Product Name:

IBM i

Badge and Certification Info:

Badge Title: RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i - Code: AS06G

Badge ID: c69792ac-89ef-42f6-b946-b3d891f0dcbc

Brand: Power Systems - IBM i

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