RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i Training in Canada

Before attending this course, the student should be able to:

• Use a Windows based PC
• Run PC applications using menus, icons, tool bars, etc.
• Write a simple program in another high level language (for example, COBOL, BASIC or RPG II) - not necessarily on the iSeries platform
• 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, etc.
• Use and display iSeries Output Queues
• Use basic CL commands such as WRKJOB and DSPMSG.
• Use the Program Development Manager (PDM) and Source Entry Utility (SEU) tools to create and maintain DDS
• Create and maintain physical and logical files.

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Write RPG IV programs to produce reports
• Write simple RPG IV enquiry programs that interact with displays
• Use the editor to enter and modify source code
• Compile source code to create RPG IV programs
• Review compilation listings to find and correct any compilation errors
• Maintain existing applications written in RPG IV language
• Use the Debugger tool to determine the cause of incorrect results
• Use many popular RPG IV Built in Functions

The course includes the following Topics:

• CODE/400 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 enquiry Programs
• What's Next?