Re: Objects and Source

["John Taylor" <john.taylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Graziano" <Bill.Graziano@besi.com>
>
>
> > I know this isn't exactly an RPG question. However, the experts monitor
> this
> > list.
> >
> > I am getting ready to add some long awaited structure to our AS/400.
What
> > are your recommendations regarding objects and source in the same
> libraries?
> > I know some prefer to use separate libraries and some prefer to use the
> same
> > libraries. Is this just a personnal preference or are there distinct
> > advantages?

Then I wrote:

>
> I use a single library approach with the following naming conventions for
> the source files:
>
> QxxRPG    - RPG III Source
> QxxMOD  - ILE Modules
> QxxEXE    - "MAKE" source for compiling ILE programs.
> QxxDBF    - Database source. DDS or SQL
> QxxDSP    - Display file source.
> QxxPRT    - Printer file source
>
> The "xx" denotes a particular module within the software package. For
> example; AP, AR, GL etc. The main reason that I prefer a single library
> approach is because it's less of an effort to navigate the source using a
> tool like PDM.

Sorry Bill. It wasn't until I read your question the second time that I
realized I misunderstood what you were asking. With respect to separating
the source from the objects, I do keep them separate. All source files and
compiled module objects reside in a single source library. The pgm objects,
data/display files, data areas etc; are grouped by package into their own
libraries. For example:

PKGA     - Object library for Package "A".
PKGAC  - Customized objects for Package "A".
STDOBJ - Object library for common utilities that are shared by multiple
packages.

I've found that separating the source from the objects provides some general
flexibility for things like backup/restore, searching etc.


Regards,

 John Taylor
Canada

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