Creating Web Services With Integrated Web Services
February 17, 2016
Back in 2012 we published the article “Need a REST?” where we described the basics of developing a simple REST** Web service in RPG. At the time we noted that although IBM’s Integrated Web Services (IWS) could have been used for this task, it only generated SOAP Web services and that this was overkill for […]
ArticlesSam Knutson Believes Collaboration Helps Mainframes Evolve
January 16, 2016
Reg Harbeck talks with Sam Knutson, a prominent mainframer who has been involved in both the vendor side and private industry side on the platform. Listen to the interview via the orange play button or read the transcript below. Reg Harbeck: Hi, I'm here—this is Reg Harbeck. I'm here with Sam Knutson today and we […]
ArticlesRecycling RPG Programs as Stored Procedures, Part 2
April 18, 2012
Returning a result set using an SQL cursor; details on V7.1 support for RPG
ArticlesRecycling RPG as Stored Procedures
March 21, 2012
This article outlines the basics of turning an RPG program into a stored procedure
ArticlesBuilding REST Web Services With RPG
February 22, 2012
This month’s article begins the process of answering one of the most common questions we’re asked lately: How do I create a Web service? Many people are now turning to RESTful Web services.
More REXX and TSO functions
December 1, 2008
In this primer in the REXX programming language you’ll get back to actually writing code, rather than dealing with environmental requirements.
ArticlesA Beginner’s Guide to the REXX Programming Language on z/OS
September 1, 2008
How to read and write files in the REXX programming language on z/OS.
ArticlesA Debate: DDS Versus DDL
September 1, 2008
Should you switch your DDS-defined files to DDL and replace RPG file access with embedded SQL? There's no simple answer, but a mix might be the best option.
ArticlesDebugging RPG IV Programs: The Green-Screen Way
December 1, 2007
Learn the secrets to debugging in green screen.
ArticlesSystems Programmers Tips and Tricks for ISPF
July 1, 2006
A look at the time-sharing option and other ISPF topics.