> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk <cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Bill Gunshannon > via cctalk > Sent: 15 December 2019 17:31 > To: cctalk@classiccmp.org > Subject: Re: Is IBM RPG classic? > > On 12/15/19 11:40 AM, Guy N. via cctalk wrote: > > Is it classic enough to ask about on this list? > > Can't say about the list, but rather than classic the usual term for these > systems > is legacy. > > > > A friend of mine finds himself in the awkward position of being asked > > to take on some RPG programming, but knows nothing about it. > > Like COBOL and Fortan most people think these languages have completely > gone away. Sadly, the only thing that is going away is the body of experience > writing and maintaining them.
I think another issue is that the employer's expectations of what they need to pay does not match what such programmers want to move. Many Fortran, Cobol and I guess RPG programmers have moved onto lucrative jobs or are established in a particular area. I am sure if employers were more realistic and prepared to acknowledge such skills are valuable there would be more programmers. I guess if they are looking for C , C++ or VB programmers you can get some you hopefuls cheap. That’s rather harder for COBOL, Fortran or RPG. (If any one wants Fortran and is prepared to condone remote working I am available) > > > > > Can anyone here suggest some good resources for a crash course in RPG? > > Yes, any web search engine will throw up a lot of hits, but I'm hoping > > someone here can help select the most useful ones. > One mans perfect course is another nightmare. I would have a look at the resources and see which ones you like.... > I still have a number of RPG books on the bookshelf behind me right now. > Haven't worked with it in a long time but always liked it when I had the > opportunity. > > Just out of curiosity, is this on iSeries? > > bill > Dave
