Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

That Redbook is now in excess of 7 years old. So, YES, there should be an update/revision/rewrite. Not sure IBM is putting any resources into Redbooks any longer but it would be nice. Redbooks and Red Papers are some of the best "how to" documentation resources IBM ever produced.

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

That Redbook is now in excess of 7 years old. So, YES, there should be an update/revision/rewrite. Not sure IBM is putting any resources into Redbooks any longer but it would be nice. Redbooks and Red Papers are some of the best "how to" documentation resources IBM ever produced.

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

That Redbook is now in excess of 7 years old. So, YES, there should be an update/revision/rewrite. Not sure IBM is putting any resources into Redbooks any longer but it would be nice. Redbooks and Red Papers are some of the best "how to" documentation resources IBM ever produced.

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

I like to revive this thread a bit - what would you (the community) think of creating a Github repository and Wiki for that?

So we (the community) could start writing and creating?

I'm think writing in Markdown is pretty standard today, and the structure and content of this project would be open for everyone to participate.

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Daniel Gross
#IBMChampion
Senior Core Developer, Geis Group
Pegnitz, Germany
https://blog.qpgmr.de/

Original Message:
Sent: Mon May 06, 2024 10:35 AM
From: Ojay B
Subject: 📢 Calling all RPGLE developers!

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

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Ojay B
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I like to revive this thread a bit - what would you (the community) think of creating a Github repository and Wiki for that?

So we (the community) could start writing and creating?

I'm think writing in Markdown is pretty standard today, and the structure and content of this project would be open for everyone to participate.

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

Certainly more than happy to participate.  I've had updating the source code from the original version on my to-do list for a while.

I like to revive this thread a bit - what would you (the community) think of creating a Github repository and Wiki for that?

So we (the community) could start writing and creating?

I'm think writing in Markdown is pretty standard today, and the structure and content of this project would be open for everyone to participate.

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!

Wow - Jon it would be great to have you on board - as one of the original authors of the book.

Do you already have a Github account? If yes, please PM me your Github user name, so I can add you to the "Collaborators" of the repository.

Certainly more than happy to participate.  I've had updating the source code from the original version on my to-do list for a while.

I like to revive this thread a bit - what would you (the community) think of creating a Github repository and Wiki for that?

So we (the community) could start writing and creating?

I'm think writing in Markdown is pretty standard today, and the structure and content of this project would be open for everyone to participate.

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the authors and contributors who compiled their RPGLE wisdom into the invaluable resource, "Who Knew You Could Do That with RPG IV?" This manual has been a guiding light for RPG practitioners, from novices to seasoned veterans, in modernizing legacy applications and exploring the depths of RPG IV.

However, as technology continues to evolve, so must our resources. With significant developments in RPG IV since release 7.2, many of us are left wondering: is there a revised edition planned for this beloved Redbook?

The title itself, "Modern RPG for the Modern Programmer," speaks volumes about the need for consistency in revisions to keep it relevant for today's developers. Especially for those transitioning from a non-IBM i background, having an up-to-date manual is crucial for mastering the intricacies of RPG IV in contemporary environments.

So, fellow RPGLE enthusiasts, let's open the floor for discussion.

Do you believe a revised edition is necessary? And if so, what updates and enhancements would you like to see? 

Share your thoughts and let's advocate for a resource that continues to empower RPG developers worldwide!