RE: RPG, 10 years from now

Hi All

I've just gotta comment, just gotta - lol.

IMHO It all depends on what the business needs are...
That large software package they just bought that needs customising, and
they want this data brought in from this website, and can you grab this
data directly from that database.

So, what language are we going to use?  Now, before I continue I would
say that the geniuses on this list could probably say "Connect to Oracle
DB is no problem", but most RPGers out there would start talking FTP and
flat files.

I used to code 100% RPG 6 years ago.  Then, JD Edwards brought out
OneWorld written in C with their proprietary scripting language.  Now I
write 10% RPG.

So, what's my point?  

Is RPG keeping up with the demands of the business needs?  Is it
evolving fast enough?  I hate to say it (I really do) I don't think it
is.  RPG is trying to play catch up, and losing.
IBM needs to up the ante, and make some serious enhancements.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Kind regards,
BTW:  Oracle claims that over 50% of databases out there are Oracle.





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> Subject: RPG, 10 years from now
> 
> HI - This is a Friday topic. But, I was having a conversation w/ the
> company Controller. He indicated that he was concerned regarding the
long
> term support for the RPG language. He is not an IT guy, but is very
> industry savvy.
> 
> I immediatly laughed and said no way, the support will always be
there.
> 
> Then he got me to thinking, what if he is right?
> 
> Does anyone else share this concern?
> 
> Steve
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