We used to use them for system documentation, which had to be tidy and readable, back in the 70s and 80s before on-line tools.
Yes, but never used RPG in anger
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Strange you should mention that. The Vic-20 was the first computer I really started programming on and Blitz and Frogger were the first games I played on them. I started with CBM basic but found it limited and started doing subroutines in ASM. I then got hooked on ASM programming which led me onto games development on the C64 and then the Amiga in 68K Asm. I seriously miss programming in ASM and have recently been looking at the Atmel attiny85 microcontroller for my electronics projects to get back into it. I enjoy programming in C and PHP but it doesn't quite have the same satisfaction as ASM.Sad sods - living in the past. Get with it and take on some modern technology like me. I've just acquired a Vic 20 and am busy re-programming Blitz so the plane flies slower and the bombs are bigger
Yup. learned RPG II on my first IT course
As part of of my electronics BTEC we built a simple computer from scratch and that had to be programmed using tiny toggle switches in binary. We had to write the code in Hex on paper then do the conversions etc... By this time I had been programming in Asm for years and had a head start on my class mates on this particular part of the course. It did however give me a bit of a hatred for Z80. But looking back Z80 is better than the complex mess that is x86 with it's segmented memory. 68K is still my favourite although I am looking forward to Atmel and Arm ASM
You've got me thinking now. I half remember some package that one of the departments (engineers) used (something specialised in their field) that used RPG but gave them problems because it came without documentation or support (free gift from somebody in another LA who had developed himself). Probably one of the reasons I moved on to business analysisI think I remember RPG and some interfacing with REXX...... million years ago - but these programs never got hacked
At least Assembler used logical instruction mnemonics. Unlike Plan, which was a pain in the backsideYes I do remember RPG. I was fortunate not to have to use it though as all of my work was in assembler.
Being a sad bugger I still have a copy of 370 principles of operation here at home
Well that's two of us. Wonder what happened to the third Wise ManDitto
Ah well you must be just a youngster then.
Yes I remember RPG.
I chucked my book a few years ago but couldn't part with the GX20-8020-1 as it was my tool every working day for years.Good but not good enough I'm afraid. I also still have the System/370 Reference Summary book (not a mere card), Quick Reference to PROFS and IBM Professional Office System Quick Guide.
To really top it off I still have the GX20-8020-1 Flowcharting Template
I'm just near the end of my 30 year career as an RPG developer. I started on System 34/36 then the AS/400. I always said my RPG/RPGLE skills would see me out (so I've resisted opportunities to retrain) and I was right. The system I am currently supporting is at the end of its working life and so am I.
I envy you. after 20 years programming, I was tempted into teaching BTEC by the hours and holidays as I had young children. It is so much harder teaching it than doing it! 10 years retired now though.
I just had a look in a cupboard and found my template wallet as well
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