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RPG IV Jump Start, Second Edition

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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....

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.

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.