RE: Java versus RPG on iSeries

[Konrad Underkofler <kdunderk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>> 4) In order to stay up-to-date with technology and not feel like
>> a dinosaur,
>> from a programmer's perspective, it is foolish to not begin using Java on
>> the iSeries in some way.

>I'm not sure I agree with this.  Java is a programming language, not a
>technology.  It has strengths and weaknesses.  It's strength today lies in
>middleware development, its weakness in the lack of Java business
>applications.

J2EE backed up by an industrial strength database like Oracle is an
extremely
powerful combination. In a recent survey looking at alternatives to our RPG
based legacy ERP system it was apparent that OO J2EE systems have passed the
iSeries equivalents by a long distance, in function, performance and
flexibility. To the extent that the above combo can work and peform
adequately
on the iSeries it will become the preferred solution in iSeries
applications.

I think the main issue is what usually passes for OO coding actually is not.
Fortunately Java tooling is allowing apps to become more OO all the time
through
refactoring support and VB style drag and drop programming.

Regards

Konrad