RE: Future Programmers - The future of IBM i

["Anderson, Kurt" <KAnderson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Neglect it.  At least beyond a cursory explanation of what it is and how it affects programs even when not "riding the cycle."    Going deeper into it muddies the water in my opinion and does so without much bang for the buck.  An RPG programmer that unfortunately encounters heavy duty cycle programming should deal with it then - seriously.   That's what peers are for.

In terms of who makes the best programmers, I'd say it's the best programmers.  There's no way of knowing.  Someone might have amazing business knowledge but simply can't follow the ANDs and ORs in a complex IF condition.  I understand the point, some people come from business backgrounds and make wonderful programmers.  The same can be said of people who have only ever programmed.  And sure a musician can make a great programmer, and I'm sure a butcher could too.  Drive is a key factor.   When it comes to traditional students (18-23) I'd say a background in computers would win out most of the time.  Of course this is all conjecture.

-Kurt

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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James Lampert
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 11:51 AM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: Future Programmers - The future of IBM i

Raul A. Jager W. wrote:
> Recently the Dean of Universidad Columbia asked me to plan a 4 
> semester class begining with structure and operation of the IBM i up 
> to basic RPG programming.
. . .
> I need to choose the classes to teach, I'm open to sugestions.   I will
> like to put enfasis in newer systems, including the "Pure".

Well, don't neglect learning how to ride The Cycle. They may never need to write a classic Cycle program, with secondary files and level breaks and so forth, but The Cycle is good for a lot of other things.

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JHHL
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