Occasionally, users bring me an old report in need of modification. After a little research, I sometimes find that the hard-coded RPG program name on the report is incorrect. Does the situation sound familiar?
Using the program data structure, you can retrieve the RPG program name and place it in a 10 byte alphanumeric field (see 6). This field can then be placed in your output specs, alleviating the need to hard-code the program name.
Using the program data structure, you can retrieve the RPG program name and place it in a 10 byte alphanumeric field (see Figure 6). This field can then be placed in your output specs, alleviating the need to hard-code the program name.
Retrieving an RPG Program Name
Figure 6 RPG Program Name Retrieval
*. 1 ...+... 2 ...+... 3 ...+... 4 ...+... 5 ...+... 6 ...+... 7 I SDS I *PROGRAM PRGNAM
Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers may be approaching retirement, and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. In addition, you may be caught between maintaining your existing applications and the uncertainty of moving to something new.
IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small. This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business? This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn:
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