Re: Help us migrate to ILE RPG

[Jim Langston <jimlangston@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree that CVTRPGSRC is a very useful tool for learning RPG IV.  A way to
really learn the differences, if you have some time, is to take an RPG program,
change the type to RPGLE.  Then edit it.  I did this with one program finding
the common errors (spacing off, easy to fix) and the not so common errors (some
F, D and I specs have changed).

Regards,

Jim Langston

Bill Meecham wrote:
> 
> Gerald - It would probably be best to step to RPGIV first.  Using RPGIV code
> enhancements in your programs is a good start.
> 
> Use these as a reference:
> http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/cgi-bin/bookmgr/BOOKS/QB3AGZ03/CCONTENTS
> http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/cgi-bin/bookmgr/BOOKS/QB3AGY03/CCONTENTS
> 
> I know others disagree with this but you can use the IBM command, CVTRPGSRC,
> to convert a few of your existing programs to get a feel for what RPGIV
> looks like and to get a jump start on your conversion process.  It can help
> purge some of the doubt and hesitation that can accompany a change like you
> are proposing and speed up the process a bit.
> 
> There are also a number of excellent books on IV that you can find info
> about here:
> http://store.midrange.com/books.htm
> 
> Good luck,
> Bill
> (MY opinions only)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gerald Magnuson <magnuson@knapheide.com>
> To: <RPG400-L@midrange.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:33 AM
> Subject: Help us migrate to ILE RPG
> 
> > We are a small shop (3 programmers, 1 manager).
> > We need to convince management on cost benefits of
> > migrating to ILE.  (time justification is what they
> > want the most)
> <snip>
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