Hi Jon,
Though OO features could be made optional as with PHP, I agree with you
.That's why just using Java makes more sense as it is already OO, well
supported and IBM could add enhanced DB2 integration features to the tool
box for a lot less cost. Plus, the ROI for a radical overhaul of RPG is
probably not there since it seems from the comments on this group that
many RPG programmers aren't utilizing new language features anyway.
If IBM were going to introduce another version of RPG, however, it might
make sense to make a clean break (i.e., not entirely backwards compatible)
and create a JVM variant that could take advantage of the massive Java
ecosystem while leaving the existing procedural version in place. If one
looks at REXX, for example, there is an OO version, a JVM version, etc. If
done right, it could make the system more accessible and attract new
developers. I suppose IBM has already attempted something like this with
EGL. Regardless, IBM already has its bases covered pretty well by
supporting a variety of languages on the system.
Blake
message: 1
date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 13:06:58 -0400
from: Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
subject: Re: Free format H, F, D and P specs
Because OO is a different paradigm and some of the best RPG coders I know
struggle with it. I don't count myself as "best" but I'm not afraid to
call myself a "Failed Java programmer".
Those who can do it think that transitioning to OO is trivial. Lucky them
- for most people it isn't.
On 2013-10-08, at 10:53 AM, BButterworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Why not just go with Java at that point instead of reinvent the wheel?
For
better DB integration, IBM could develop a LINQ-like or ORM package
around
DB2 for i to the Java tool box.
Jon Paris
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