RE: Why we don't use procedures more (was MOVE opcode in freeform / strange behavior w/%editc)

Every programmer should read and understand "Code Complete", it is riveting
reading!  I think a big problem in the RPG world is that many programmers
only know RPG and this severely limits their outlook on how to do things.
This is why I have come to the conclusion that is you want to hire a new RPG
programmer then you will be way ahead if you just hire a good programmer who
has never heard of RPG.  They can learn RPG easily enough but the other
languages they know can be a great help to how they approach things.

Scott Mildenberger

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard B Baird [mailto:rbaird@esourceconsulting.com]
> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 5:46 AM
> To: rpg400-l@midrange.com
> Subject: RE: Why we don't use procedures more (was MOVE opcode in
> freeform / strange behavior w/%editc)
>
>
> A book that helped my RPG tremendously was Steve McConnell's "Code
> Complete."  You can get it anywhere computer books are sold, major
> bookstores, Amazon, etc.
>
> >>I bought that book 6 or 8 years ago, but without any OO knowlege,
> >>I just couldn't get into it.  it's not the most riveting reading you
> know.
>