Programmer Tip: Using RPG, HTML to program for the Web

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January 12, 2005 Published by  Search400.com    Programmer Tips IN THIS ISSUE:   >  How does RPG talk to a browser?   >  RPG program stays open where CGI program ran   >  Creating a simple Web page   >  Apache HTTP Server drives Web sites everywhere   >  WDSC: How to build a Java Web application calling RPG   >  User poll: Microsoft's midrange alliance   >  Get answers to your questions fast SPONSORED BY:  Search400.com Product and Vendor Guide The Buyers guide is one of the most comprehensive directories of vendor and product information on the Web. It covers a wide range of areas for your research needs, including Application Dev, E-Commerce Solutions, Security and more. Simply search by topic, company name or keyword and you have access to complete vendor and important product information without having to comb through multiple sites. Click Here! How does RPG talk to a browser? [Search400.com] By Paul Tuohy You know that most applications are moving towards a browser interface. IBM tells you that the way to go is with Websphere Application Server, JSPs and Java Servlets. But there is an easier way to program for the Web -- use your existing RPG skills. With those and just a little knowledge of HTML, you can be programming for the Web in next to no time. MORE INFO: > View previous tips by Paul Tuohy RPG program stays open where CGI program ran [Search400.com] A Search400.com member writes, "I'm running an original HTTP server and have a CGI program that executes a subprocedure several times, as necessary. This subprocedure, in turn, calls an RPG III program for some calculations. The problem is after the page is displayed, the files from the RPG III program stay open in the job where the CGI program ran. How do I close those files?" Site expert Jim Mason takes a look. Creating a simple Web page [Search400.com] This user is new to Web development and needs to create an ASP or simple Web page that can be referenced through a URL. Where should he start? Site expert Jim Mason advises. Apache HTTP Server drives Web sites everywhere [Search400.com] You've heard about Apache HTTP server, but you aren't sure if it's something your shop should consider. Well, Web development expert Jim Mason is here to help. This tip looks at the Apache HTTP server, what it is, where to get it, how to install it on Windows, how to troubleshoot problems and more. WDSC: How to build a Java Web application calling RPG [Search400.com] It makes a great deal of sense, and usually saves a ton of money in the short term and long term, to leverage your existing, proven business application logic by reusing those host applications (RPG, COBOL, etc.) in your e-business applications. SURVEY:  User poll: Microsoft's midrange alliance Is Microsoft's midrange alliance enough incentive to get you to move off the iSeries platform? Vote now ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE:  Get answers to your questions fast Now you can ask any one of your fellow TechTarget members -- 1.2 million strong -- specific questions on technology, best practices or other IT issues. Just tell us who you are and the subjects you're interested in (iSeries, RPG, DB2, WebSphere, etc.) and then ask your questions or offer advice to other IT professionals. Our ITKnowledge Exchange brings members from all 22 TechTarget Web sites together to share information and experiences. MONTHLY WEBCASTS:  Expert Answer Center -- IT Visions Webcast Series The Expert Answer Center's IT Visions Webcast Series features monthly webcasts for IT executives that spotlight strategic issues. Past speakers have included Dan Geer and Jason Jennings speaking on security information as it relates to economics and five secrets to increase your productivity, respectively. Come see what this month's spotlighted webcast is and what it has to teach you about guiding and improving your IT department.   Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]     Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail!  Search400: Administrator Tips  Search400: Security Tip  Search400: Today's News Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by Search400.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. To unsubscribe from "Programmer Tips": Go to unsubscribe: http://search400.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?cid=501520&lid=430677&track=NL-17&ad=501520 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search400 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494