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Courses: COBOL/400 Programming - (M030)
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COBOL/400 Programming
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OBJECTIVE :
Design for AS/400 programmers to enhance thier programming capabilities on COBOL/400 programming and interactive design
PREREQUISITES :
Minimum requirement : familiar with AS/400 utilities : i.e. SEU and SDA
Preferably, having attended the OS/400 Operating System Course
Having basic knowledge of programming and compilation concepts
AUDIENCE :
COBOL-based developers, programmers and analysts for AS/400 system
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN :
Understanding the basic consideration for COBOL/400 programming
Mastering the tips/ techniques of program efficiency and interactive design
Handling files processing, screen design, error and recovery control
METHOD :
Hands-on oriented training with one workstation for each participant.
Participants to design, write & 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 :
5 days ( approximately 35 hours)
COURSE CONTENT :
Module 1: Programming In Cobol/400
Entering Code using SEU
Compiling
Debugging
Running program
Module 2: Considerations in Cobol/400 Programming
Device Independence/Device Dependence
Spooling
Calling a CL Command from a Cobol Program
System overrides considerations
File and Record Locking
Externally and Program Described Files
Module 3: Design Techniques
Data areas
Asynchronous process control
Group jobs
Module 4: Special File Handling
Sub-files
Printer device files
File Overrides
Open query file
Exception / Error Handling
Module 5: AS/400 File Processing
Sequential File Handling
Index File Handling
Relative File Handling
Module 6: Program Efficiency
Job Execution and Process Access Group
Sub-Programs
File Sharing
HLL Coding Tips
Module 7: Screen Design
User Interface
Design Elements
Application Consideration
Formatting and Coding
Using help
Module 8: Designing for Recovery
Potential data loss
Commitment control facility
Capturing information
Program logic
Record locks
MODULE 9 : Exception / Error Handling
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