Re: RPG Cycle

["Norm Dennis" <wmss@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The logical flow of RPG is the cycle. The trick is how you the programmer
controls the flow.
Even with the EXCPT the program still has to start and finish.  As soon as
you SETON LR you are telling the cycle to complete.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Hockemeyer" <ghockemeyer@uspa.com>
To: <RPG400-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 16 February 2000 6:27
Subject: Re: RPG Cycle


> umm... false impression there... there is no way you 'steer clear' of the
> RPG cycle .. it is there... you do use a lot of inline coding techniques
to
> improve the processing cycle and provide more visible control of your
> program cycles .. but there is no way .. that you avoid it .. it is what
> makes RPG work ..! .. Show me the command the turns off the RPG cycle .!??
>
> Gene Hockemeyer
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> From: RICK_A_PEZZIMENTI.NDOA@notes.denso.co.jp
> <RICK_A_PEZZIMENTI.NDOA@notes.denso.co.jp>
> To: RPG400-L@midrange.com <RPG400-L@midrange.com>
> Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 5:20 PM
> Subject: Re: RPG Cycle
>
>
> >I was introduced to RPG back in 98 also, and whilst i was told about the
> >cycle, i was told to aviod it unless you were intending to process all
> >records in a file.  Even still, i would prefer to *see* what is happening
> >in my code.  One instructor told me that the only reason it is still
there
> >is for backwards compatability, is this true?  I am not sure.  I guess
it's
> >a case of each to their own, but i have worked with about 6 or 7
> >contractors and they all seem to steer well clear of the cycle.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >"Chris Beck" <CBeck@good-sam.com> on 16/02/2000 07:04:07
> >
> >Please respond to RPG400-L@midrange.com
> >
> >To:   RPG400-L@midrange.com
> >cc:    (bcc: RICK A PEZZIMENTI/DIAU)
> >
> >Subject:  RPG Cycle
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >What does everyone think of the RPG cycle, for todays programming?
> >I got my programming degree in 98 and I never heard a word about a RPG
> >cycle in school.
> >I now have gotten a new manager, who comes from a RPG II background and
> >thinks wonders of the cycle.
> >Also if anyone has any or can point me to info on the cycle.
> >
> >Thanks for all your guys (and gals) input, I have learned more from this
> >list than all my RPG classes.
> >
> >
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