August 2, 2017

MC RPG Developer

Issue Highlights

August 2, 2017 | Volume 16 Issue 13

• LEAD ARTICLE: Practical RPG: Loading an Array Using SUBARR

• FEATURED ARTICLE: Internship Tales

• FEATURED ARTICLE: Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization

• NEWS HIGHLIGHT: IBM and HelpSystems Collaborate to Enhance IBM i Offerings

• ON-DEMAND WEBCAST: IBM i Resources Retiring?

• FEATURED VIDEO: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes

• EVENT: How to Solve the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

• MC PRESS MAGAZINE:

Lead Article - Programming

Practical RPG: Loading an Array Using %LOOKUP's Subarray Syntax

A common task in data processing is to build an array of data that meets complex criteria, and RPG provides many ways to make that task easier.

Written by Joe Pluta

I think arrays are fantastic. I love how they can be used to represent so many things: the lines in an order, the stores in a city, or the cards in a poker hand.

Feature Article - Career

Internship Tales

Internships are an excellent way to build your staff for the future. They don’t always work out, but they are still integral to your team and the IBM i community as a whole.

By Brian May

I have long been a proponent of IBM i shops having internship programs. There is no better way to ensure that your company has the resources it needs to thrive than to cultivate the talent you need. This does not come without work, but the benefits far outweigh the investment.

White Papers

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Why Migrate When You Can Modernize?

Explore the main considerations you should be aware of before embarking on a (migration or modernization) project. Take a deeper dive into business motivations and factors that could potentially influence your decision to migrate or modernize your existing IT platform and its risks.

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Profound Logic Solution Guide

More than ever, there is a demand for IT to deliver innovation.

Your IBM i has been an essential part of your business operations for years. However, your organization may struggle to maintain the current system and implement new projects.

The thousands of customers we've worked with and surveyed state that expectations regarding the digital footprint and vision of the companyare not aligned with the current IT environment.

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Webcast

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Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i

Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business application.

Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.

In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node Package Manager (npm).



watch now!

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LANSA Webcast

Low Code: A Digital Transformation of Supply Chain and Logistics

Learn how businesses leverage Low-Code to continue to deliver value through digital transformation. Discover how the power of Low-Code is helping many businesses evolve their supply chain, increase ROI, and achieve more tangible results.

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Trial Software

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Feature Article - Programming

Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization

Five Reasons Why Node Is the Solution your Company Needs Right Now

by Profound Logic Software, Inc.

Editor's note: This article introduces the white paper Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization, which is free to download from the MC White Paper Center.

Every business around the world uses legacy applications or code to some extent. Fortunately, for businesses on IBM i, these applications are typically very reliable and stable.

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  • LANSA Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers may be approaching retirement, and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. In addition, you may be caught between maintaining your existing applications and the uncertainty of moving to something new.

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  • Fortra IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small. This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business? This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn: