System i RPG IV Version 5 Programming Fundamentals Workshop

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System i RPG IV Version 5 Programming Fundamentals Workshop

course schedule			who can benefit
prerequisites			skills gained
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code.

AS060

length.

4 days

type.

Instructor-Led

partner.

IBM

price.

$2,565

Get a comprehensive exposure to the basic features and functions of RPG IV for Version 5. Develop and maintain simple RPG IV programs written using the latest features and techniques available in the Version 5 compiler. The focus is entirely on the latest features of the RPG IV for Version 5 compiler and the techniques that it provides.

This is the first in a series of three courses in the iSeries curriculum for programmers who are new to RPG IV. The series includes:

	iSeries RPG IV Version 5 Programming Fundamentals Workshop (S6197)
	iSeries RPG IV Version 5 Programming Intermediate Workshop (S6198)
	iSeries RPG IV Version 5 Programming Advanced Workshop (S6199)
	S6198 and S6199 enhance your skills in developing applications using the RPG IV language after you have completed this course.

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below.

who can benefit

	Programmers who are new to RPG IV. Basic programming experience is required.
	You should have had attended at least an introductory course to programming, such as one of those available at technical colleges. Concepts of programming are not covered.
	Experienced programmers who are new to iSeries.
	Examples of other programming languages are BASIC, COBOL or RPG II.
	This course is too basic for experienced RPG III programmers. RPG III programmers who want to learn RPG IV should complete:
	Moving from RPG/400 to iSeries RPG IV (S6126)

prerequisites

You should complete:

	Intro to System i for New Users (S6108) or (OE980)
	System i Application Programming Facilities Workshop (S6149) or (OL490)
	or have equivalent knowledge. You should also be able to:
	Use a Windows based PC
	Run PC applications using menus, icons, and tool bars
	Write a simple program in another high level language (for example, COBOL, BASIC or RPG II)
	Use basic OS/400 tools, including Control Language (CL) commands and online Help
	WRKSPLF and related commands to manage output
	WRKJOB, DSPMSG, and DSPJOB commands to perform basic problem determination
	Use and display iSeries print queues
	Use the Program Development Manager/Source Entry Utility or Client/Server Open Development Environment (CODE) to create and maintain Data Description Specifications (DDS)
	Create and maintain physical and logical files
	Completing the following courses is desirable but not mandatory:
	System i App Development using WDSC for System i (S6586) or (AS860)
	Experience with printer and display files is beneficial.

skills gained

	Write simple 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

course description cont'd.

Previous techniques and the maintenance of programs written using legacy techniques (for example, maintaining fixed format calculations) are not covered in the classroom. Some additional material and the bibliography provided assist the new RPG IV programmer in the maintenance of legacy applications.

This course does not introduce either information processing or programming in general. Trained programmers learn to develop and maintain simple RPG IV programs written using the latest features and techniques available in the Version 5 compiler. If you are new to programming, you should attend other courses that are offered by local technical colleges or self study methods.

notes

The term RPG/400 refers to both System/38 RPG as well as iSeries (AS/400) RPG/400 (also know as RPG III).

This course focuses entirely on the features of the RPG IV Version 5 compiler and the techniques that this compiler provides. Both V5R1 and V5R2 features are discussed.

Previous techniques and the maintenance of programs 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.

ibm education advantage program eligibility:

Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

course content details

	Course Topics

	CODE tutorial
	RPG IV introduction
	Coding specifications for RPG IV
	Data representation and definition
	Manipulating data in calculations
	Printing from an RPG IV program
	Using the debugger
	Structured programming and subroutines
	Accessing the DB2 database using RPG IV
	Coding inquiry programs
	What is next?