Re: SEU vs. ?

["Brian Parkins" <PARKIB@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I would venture to suggest there are no "killer" features in CODE (or any
IDE Editor) over SEU.  Rather, we have a greater range of complementary
tools which we can employ as appropriate - use whichever is best for the
job in hand.

SEU might be the tool of choice for making quick and simple changes
("fixes").  CODE might be more applicable for major enhancements or new
development.

Personally, I find BOTH tools to be very productive in this Brave New World
of "flexible working" - i.e. working remotely from the iSeries.

Client tools such as CODE allow me to download source to a PC and work
completely detached from the iSeries.  (I could do the same using FTP and
Wordpad - but CODE gives me the syntax checking, Help, verification, etc to
ensure the finished article is as clean as possible.)  But then, when I am
fixing minor errors, I find it quicker to use SEU than CODE - because of
the communication download/upload overheads.

I imagine if you are a freelance worker, (contractor, consultant, etc.) you
will find the client-tools such as CODE/WDSc to be of benefit.  If you work
in a regular office environment you may not see the benefits so readily.
At the end of the day - despite all of the hype and fervour - I suggest
it's a question of choice and personal preference.  Whatever works best for
you.

Final thought:  Keep an open mind and be willing to learn - that next
job/contract  might just depend on your new-found skills.

Brian Parkins