Re: New RPG programmers

[Scott Klement <rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I will be training a new RPG programmer here in the next few weeks, and
> he is around 22.  Which brings me to a question -- Other than spending
> 10-12 years looking at example progs, what training courses are out
> there for beginning (haven't ever edited or seen a source member on the
> AS/400, don't even know what RPG stands for) programmers?

I'm facing a similar situation. I will soon be training a new programmer
who is 21 years old. She has previously only worked in C++ and has no
knowledge of RPG.

There are books that will teach RPG from the ground up, but there's not
much else.

My plan is to give her the books, and try to find simple jobs -- actual
work -- that fits each chapter to help her understand how it all fits into
the "real world."

Of course, I'll probably also spend some time just explaining things
myself, since there aren't any really good classes for beginners. Last
time I sent a programmer to the local technical college, they taught him
RPG II and didn't even get as far as display files before the semester was
over.  I can teach more than that in a week!  Unfortunately, I have other
responsibilities, and can't be a 40hr/week teacher!