Re: Need an HTML guru with RPG experience

We have not found it an issue Matt - as long as you use the completely free-form version. We've taught it to Java, PHP, C++, C#, and many others. Most think of it as "just another language" that happens to have some really neat features for handling business logic.

We've written and blogged on the topic a few times. Here's a few in the general area that may give you some inspiration.

http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/Archive/Programming-Highs-and-Tire-Lows/ <http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/Archive/Programming-Highs-and-Tire-Lows/>

http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/June-2017/The-IT-Skills-Gap/ <http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/June-2017/The-IT-Skills-Gap/>

http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/May-2016/Future-IBM-i-Jobs--Who-Will-Fill-Them-/ <http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/May-2016/Future-IBM-i-Jobs--Who-Will-Fill-Them-/>

http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/February-2016/Tell-Us-About-Your-Experience-Bringing-New-Program/ <http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/iDevelop/February-2016/Tell-Us-About-Your-Experience-Bringing-New-Program/>


Jon Paris

www.partner400.com
www.SystemiDeveloper.com

On Jul 17, 2017, at 4:18 PM, Matt Lavinder <mlavinder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks Jon!

I think the issue there is finding people that are willing to learn RPG. I
hesitate to say that because I do not want this to turn into an argument.
Reguardless of what you, I or anyone else thinks of RPG, the broader
programming community sees it as dead or dying. The first step in
convincing someone to learn RPG is going to be to convience them it is
still relevant and valuable. Do you have any suggestions on how to win
that arguement?


On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

First question would be why don't you look at getting a PHP/HTML/JS guru
and teach them RPG? Just make sure it is modern RPG!

You could post your requirement on the midrange jobs list. I think
http://all400s.com/ <http://all400s.com/> has a hiring board as well.

The only people I know are contractors who would not be looking for a
permanent position.

P.S. Wherever you post you need to either specify that working remote is
OK - or say where the location is.


Jon Paris

www.partner400.com
www.SystemiDeveloper.com

On Jul 17, 2017, at 3:24 PM, Matt Lavinder <

mlavinder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Our company is getting ready to do a major UI conversion of some of our

RPG

based CGI applications. I am just reaching out to people in the

community

to find out:

1. Do you know an HTML guru with RPG experience that is in the market

for a

new opprotunity?Some PHP knowledge is definately a plus (please feel free
to email me directly).

2. If not, do you have an recommendations on how we might be able to find
someone that meets that criteria?

Thanks,
Matt Lavinder
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