Re: Re[6]: New Opcodes - %SETCELL

Norman,

>> We look for new function that can't otherwise be done easily
>>in the language today.

>     In other words, we don't want to do any development anymore.  DO IT
>     YOURSELF!!!

I don't think that is a fair characterization of Hans' comment.  Hans
& Barbara (et al) have certainly added more to RPG IV in the last
several releases than RPG used to see in a decade!

I, for one, agree that they should concentrate on adding function
which we could not readily do.  While it would be nice if IBM had the
resources to have another team develop scores of service procedures, I
certainly don't want it at the expense of not getting features we
can't add ourselves.

Actually, IBM has supplied more routines than most people realize.
The C runtime library is full of useful functions which are under
utilized by RPG programmers.  And there are sample subprocedures here
& there (eg see RPG and Service Program Source snippets at
http://www.as400.ibm.com/tstudio/workshop/snippets/snippet1.htm).  And
there should be a new red book Real Soon Now.

I have been *very* pleased with the continued development of the RPG
language.  I was concerned when RPG IV was first announced that it
would be the end of the road.  On the contrary, it has been just the
opposite.

Of course, RPG does not yet have everything on my wish list.  But it
*is* moving in the right direction.

Thanks Hans & Company!

Doug
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