Introduction to ILE RPG

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Overview

Audience

Personnel requiring an overview of ILE RPG and knowledge of programming RPG in an ILE.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of data processing, iSeries operations, and RPG programming.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the differences associated with using RPG in an ILE
• Recognize the new D specification
• Recognize the new opcodes
• Identify the functions and features in the example program

Course Content

ILE RPG Pretest

An Introduction to ILE RPG

Introduction to ILE RPG
Language Enhancements
Program Creation
Program Management
Program Calls - Dynamic Vs Static
Source Debugging
Bindable APIs

The D Specification Sheet

Continuation Lines
Internal Data Types
Keywords

New Opcodes and Functions

Overview
New Definition Layouts
New Definition Capabilities
Built-in Functions
New Data Types
Pointer Support
Graphic Data Support
Limits Enhancements

An Example Program

Function of the Program
New ILE and Data Specification Features
Operation of C Specifications
Compiling Modules