RE: Advantages of RPG

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De : rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] De la part de Joe Pluta
Envoyé : lundi 23 juin 2008 16:14
À : RPG programming on the AS400 / iSeries
Objet : Re: Advantages of RPG

Joe Pluta wrote:

I'm sure you knew I'd speak up, didn't you? <grin>

I'd have been disappointed if you hadn't, Joe.

RPG always had outstanding access to the database, from the time of the CHAIN instruction. And as time progressed and the language added support for more powerful programming constructs (particularly the CALL opcode), it became easy to write powerful modular code in RPG. One thing that really helped along those lines was the ability for RPG to leave files open. The memory management capabilities of the underlying operating system and retaining state between calls made modular RPG a reality.

I think the problem for me is that 10 years ago I didn't know that RPG existed. I've had all these features since the beginning and I cannot make the comparison with other languages.

I won't spend a lot of time telling you why other languages aren't as good. But look at my requirements: easy access to single records by key, simple declarative language with support for modular stateful programming, and intrinsic support for business types.

intrinsic support for business types ? You just lost me ! But thanks.