RE: 1 byte return parameter to CL

[Kurt Anderson <kurt.anderson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We do use the binder language and keep a consistent (hardcoded) signature.  Putting this on my to-do list for Wed, thanks.

-Kurt

-----Original Message-----
From: rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Klement
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 3:46 PM
To: RPG programming on the IBM i / System i
Subject: Re: 1 byte return parameter to CL

Hi Kurt,

This change is no different from changing a parameter on a prototype.

Whether you need to re-bind all callers that use that service program depends on your shop's signature strategy.  Do you use binder language to keep a consistent signature between service program updates?  Or how do you control your signature?

If you keep a consistent signature, then yes, you only need to recompile (both recompile and re-bind) the callers of that specific procedure.

If you do not keep a consistent signature, then you need to recompile all callers of that procedure, but you'll have to re-bind everything.


On 10/11/2011 3:05 PM, Kurt Anderson wrote:
> Thanks for the detailed response.
>
> So I'm clear, if I change the prototype to use ExtProc, I only need
> to recompile any programs that use that specific procedure, correct?
> Or do I need to recompile all programs that use the service program?
> If the former is true, I think making the change is reasonable, if
> not, I'll likely write a wrapper procedure as you suggest.