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Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005 
Here are the top 10 programmer tips YTD -- based on how often you've viewed them. These tips include RPG skills, transferring ideas and SQL vs. DDS. >> Have a tip of your own that others will find helpful? Send it in -- you could win our Tip of the Month contest.
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>> Nine skills every RPG programmer should have
TIP :Want to learn new technologies but don't know where to begin? Try simply expanding your current skills.
>> Dynamically transfer files via FTP
TIP :Search400.com expert Tim Granatir provides a general-purpose program that dynamically creates an AS/400 FTP script, runs the ...
>> How to retrieve the RPGLE source
TIP :It is possible to retrieve source from RPG programs, as long as the program has been compiled with the correct parameters.
>> Convert spooled files to PDF using Java
TIP :The iSeries command SPLTOPDF is presented which converts spooled files to PDF files.
>> The truth about indicators
TIP :Some say you shouldn't use indicators in RPG IV, but that isn't correct. In fact, indicators are a lot more powerful in RPG ...
>> Programming in CL? Check out these five tips
TIP :Don't let CL programs trip you up. These tips from a few of Search400.com's site experts can help you out.
>> Utility helps you trace RPGLE programs
TIP :Need to trace an RPGLE program? Forget F10=Setup. Try this utility instead.
>> Copy spool files to a PC text file
TIP :Search400.com member Praveshree Mahabeer suggests an alternative method for copying spool files to a PC text file.
>> SQL vs. DDS -- The good, the bad and the downright ugly
TIP :What does DDL offer over DDS and vice versa? Let's take a look.
>> The Lazy Coder: Fun with TCP/IP
TIP :Andrew Borts reviews some cool time-saving tips about TCP/IP so you can put your feet up and, well, be lazy like him.

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