RPG Code Sample
RPG 101 - Ep5
**free
// SAMPLE HELLO WORLD PROGRAM
// NICK LITTEN
// MARCH 5TH 2024
dcl-s msg char(50) inz('Hello World Free Format with inz variable');
dsply msg;
msg = 'new value for msg variable';
dsply msg;
return;
RPG 101 - Ep6
**free
// SAMPLE HELLO WORLD PROGRAM
// NICK LITTEN
// MARCH 5TH 2024
dcl-c UPPERBOB 'this is a constant message';
dsply UPPERBOB;
return;
RPG 101 Ep5: Modern RPG Deserves a Modern Code Development Environment (VS Code)
In the final episode of the RPG 101 series, we leave behind green screens and PDM menus to embrace a sleek, modern development workflow using Visual Studio Code. This lesson shows how to edit RPGLE code in real time on your IBM i system using the powerful CODE4i plugin giving RPG the IDE it truly deserves.
What You’ll Learn
How to set up Visual Studio Code for IBM i RPG development
What the CODE4i plugin does and how it connects to your IBM i system
How to edit, compile, and manage RPGLE code in a modern interface
Why VS Code is a game-changer for RPG modernization and developer productivity
Why It Matters
RPG is no longer confined to green-screen editors. With VS Code and CODE4i, you get syntax highlighting, real-time editing, and a smoother workflow that rivals any modern language. This lesson empowers you to bring RPG development into the 21st century without sacrificing the power of the IBM i.