Programming RPG with Style - Paul Tuohy

In this session, Paul discusses the what and why of standards and guidelines for modern RPG development. Topics include:

• Make Use of the Tools

• RPG is FREE

• Modern RPG Programs and Subprocedures

• What’s in a Name?

• Comments

• Structuring Code

• Use Templates and Qualified Data Structures

• Qualify Wherever Possible

• Strings

• Subroutines

• Out With The Old

• Embedded SQL

• Global Definitions

• Parameters, Prototyping and Procedure Interfaces

• The Integrated Language Environment

• Roll Your Own