Introduction to Integrated Language Environment

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Overview

Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the Integrated Language Environment (ILE); this course covers ILE concepts, coding and designing ILE programs, and ILE language enhancements.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of programming concepts and the OS/400 operating system.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the benefits and evolution of ILE
• Define the design aspects of ILE, including the structure and characteristics of an ILE program
• Identify changes to the ILE compilers

Course Content

Integrated Language Environment Pretest

Introduction to ILE

What is ILE?
ILE Benefits
History of ILE
OPM/EPM
Characteristics of Procedure Based Languages

Coding and Designing Overview

Structure and Characteristics of an ILE Program
Service Programs
Binding Directories
The Binder
Calls to Programs and Procedures
Activation
Activation Groups

Language Enhancements

Changes to the ILE Compilers
ILE CL
ILE RPG
ILE COBOL/400
ILE C/400

ILE RPG Fundamentals

Indicator Variables
Indicators as Data Structures
Elimination of I/O Indicators
Compiler Options in H Spec
Variable Length Character Variables
Other Minor Changes

Integrated Language Environment Mastery Test