Re: From RGP to ¿Java?

[Joe Pluta <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I suggest starting with the EGL Cafe that I mentioned in the previous 
link.  Also, if you're planning to use EGL for modernization of i 
applications (that is, keeping your business logic in RPG), be sure to 
get IBMers who understand both EGL and i; there aren't that many.

Also note that IBM is working with a partner on a tool that converts RPG 
to EGL directly.  I went in adamantly opposed to the idea, but the tool 
does as good a job as can be expected from such a conversion.  The 
primary problem right now is that it's very pricey.

My point is that you need to know what your goal is - if you're 
steadfast in using RPG on the i for your business logic (which is the 
correct architecture for anybody except software vendors), then be sure 
that's what IBM is comig to train you on.

Joe

> Hi Joe
> we have been asked to look into EGL for exactly this purpose, and we are
> having IBM come on-site sometime in June for some training
> I have done some googling (such a word exists?) but if you can point me to
> some web sites that you consider a must read, I would be very grateful
>