| Course Code: |
AS 57 |
| Course Abstract: |
In this course, participants learn application design using MVC in the Integrated Language Environment (ILE). Participants will also learn to manage the environment, and ILE objects, design applications using ILE programs and service programs, discover the uses and tactics of activation groups and job management and understand the Model, View, Controller (MVC) application design methodology. |
| Audience: |
This course is designed for programmers, either new to the iSeries, but with some basic programming skills, or experienced RPG/400 programmers who want to transition their applications to the ILE environment. This is a great course for programmers and application designers responsible for new applications, and for the maintenance of legacy code. |
| Duration: |
3 days |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
> Master the basics of ILE and avoid common mistakes when using ILE
> Use activation groups, binding options, directories, resource scoping, and other ILE fundamentals
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| Course Topics: |
Understanding MVC application design features and strategy
Transition to ILE from existing RPG IV, COBOL and CL
Understand ILE error handling in an activation group
Creating modules, procedures, and sub procedures
Creating and using ILE service programs
Usage of Bind by copy and bind by reference |
| Prerequisites: |
Programmers should have experience with OS/400 programming facilities, and a basic understanding of RPG, COBOL, CL and/or C programming languages. These prerequisites can be met by successfully completing iSeries Programming Facilities and WDSC Code Tools courses, or with equivalent working knowledge. |