RPG IV Jump Start, Second Edition [Paperback]

Bryan Meyers (Author), Byran Meyers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1882419677 | ISBN-13: 978-1882419678 | Publication Date: April 1997 | Edition: 2nd Bk&Dk

RPG IV Jump Start presents RPG IV from the perspective of a programmer who already knows RPG III, pointing out the differences between the two versions of the language and demonstrating -- through numerous examples, tips, and suggestions -- how to take advantage of the new syntax and function. Completely updated for the latest version of RPG IV, this new edition gives you everything you need to know to get going quickly with and get the most out of the new RPG.

In this all-new edition, author Bryan Meyers introduces RPG IV’s newest control specification keywords, built-in functions, opcodes, and data types (current to V4R4). He provides expanded coverage of RPG’s pointer support, with plenty of examples to get you started. And brand-new chapters offer advice on RPG IV programming style and give you a glimpse of the revolutionary changes in store for RPG IV in the near future.

If you want to get up to speed and be productive quickly in RPG IV, RPG IV Jump Start, Third Edition, is your ticket to success!

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From the Publisher

Bryan Meyers presents RPG IV from the perspective of a programmer who already knows RPG III, pointing out the differences between the two and demonstrating how to take advantage of the new syntax and function. Updated for the latest version of RPG IV, this book provides everything you need to know to get going quicky with and get the most out of the new RPG. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Bryan Meyers is familiar to most AS/400 technicians due to his having served as a technical editor and writer for NEWS/400 magazine for many years. Bryan is also an accomplished author and sought-after speaker. His other books include VisualAge for RPG by Example (co-authored by Jef Sutherland), and the very popular textbooks Programming in RPG IV, 2nd Edition (co-authored with Judy Yaeger) and Control Language Programming for the AS/400 (co-authored with Dan Riehl). Bryan is vice president of PowerTech Group and heads the company’s The 400 School division. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Duke University Press; 2nd Bk&Dk edition (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882419677
• ISBN-13: 978-1882419678
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,127,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you already know RPG, August 31, 2000

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Abbey Mc Auley (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RPG IV Jump Start, Second Edition (Paperback)

If you already know RPG II or III then you don't need a book that details RPG IV from start to finish. You need a book that can quickly identify what the differences are between III & IV, so you can get up and running on this version in a heartbeat. This is that kind of book. There are even examples displaying how you did it in RPGIII and how you would do it in RPGIV. Spend and hour or two reading this, and you're done. Besides, it's less expensive than the other books....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful short reference to RPG IV, January 5, 2000

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James Ach (El Segundo, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RPG IV Jump Start, Second Edition (Paperback)

This book does exactly what the title says: it jump starts an experienced RPG programmer into using RPG IV with just the right level of detail. The main changes of the improved language are high-lighted, along with the author's good technique suggestions. I have been using it for six months and still refer to it. I also use Judy Yeager's "RPG IV" for a more complete description.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars RPG IV Jump Start, February 10, 2000

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Pat Berg (Westbrook, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RPG IV Jump Start, Second Edition (Paperback)

Excellent book. I have over 10 years experience in RPG and this was a big help in understanding many of the new functions that are outside our normal RPG thinking. We now use modules and service programs regularly and are very happy with the improvement in code output. Some items could stand to have more explanation but is a very good start to understanding the new functions.