RPG/400 Introduction

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Overview

Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to RPG programming in a Green-Screen Environment.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of RPG Programming, including the structure of RPG, the RPG cycle, and the flow of control through an RPG program
• Identify specification sheets
• Recognize RPG data types, opcodes, and indicators
• Identify variables and constants
• Define the functioning of arrays, elements, and data structures
• Recognize RPG/400 naming standards
• Identify functioning indicators and major groups of indicators
• Identify how to use and avoid certain indicators

Course Content