On Sun, Dec 15, 2019 at 08:40:29AM -0800, Guy N. via cctalk wrote:
> Is it classic enough to ask about on this list?
Older fixed format RPG probably would be. Modern free format RPG probably
wouldn't be.
> A friend of mine finds himself in the awkward position of being asked to
> take on some RPG programming, but knows nothing about it.
I knew very little about it before we migrated from our IBM mainframe system
running z/OS to an IBM i based system where I work a few years ago.
> Can anyone here suggest some good resources for a crash course in RPG?
It depends on the version and platform. For free format on an IBM i,
something like:
https://www.Amazon.com/Free-Format-RPG-IV-Express-Learning/dp/1583474137
and/or
http://www.RedBooks.IBM.com/abstracts/sg245402.html
might be helpful. And/or sites like the RPGPGM Blog:
http://www.RPGPgm.com
and/or RPG Cafe:
https://www.IBM.com/developerworks/ibmi/rpg/welcome
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