Courses: Advanced Software Development - (M070)

OBJECTIVE :
  • Designed for AS/400 programmers and analysts who demand and drive for advanced design and programming techniques.
PREREQUISITE :
  • Having attended the RPG/400 and Cobol/400 programming courses
  • Having programming experience in the AS/400 computing environment
AUDIENCE :
  • AS/400 experienced programmers and analysts
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN :
  • Utilising system resources efficiently
  • Programming for recovery techniques
  • Understanding special file handling methods
METHOD :
  • Hands-on oriented training with one workstation for each participant.
  • Participants to design, write and debug programs in this workshop.
  • Lecturer-assisted and use of computer-generated slides for presentation.
  • Training materials that include notes with key points and graphics layout.

DURATION : 3 days ( approximately 21 hours )

COURSE CONTENT :
Module 1: Program Efficiency
  • Job Executive & Program Access Group (PAG)
  • Sub Programs
  • File Sharing
  • HLL Coding Tips & Techniques
Module 2: Screen Design
  • User Interface
  • Design Elements
  • Application Considerations
  • Formatting Coding
Module 3: Designing For Recovery
  • Commitment Control Facility
  • Capturing Information
  • Program Logic
  • Record Locks
Module 4: Design Techniques
  • Data Areas
  • Asynchronous Task
  • Group Job
Module 5: Special File Handling
  • Subfiles
  • Printer Device Files
  • File Overrides
  • Open Query Files