Next Meeting

February 10, 2010

Joint meeting with WAM

"PHP for System-i" with Mike Pavlak


Getting Started with PHP on IBM System-i - PHP has become a significant
component of the IBM i development portfolio. This session introduces the
steps to get going with PHP in the typical IBM i environment.  Topics
include software installation, configuration, troubleshooting and basic PHP
script creation as well as a sneak preview of the next generation PHP stack
for IBM I called Zend Server for IBM i.  Come see how to enable your DB2
content quickly and easily using the world's most popular web scripting
language.

PHP 101 Development - Come see what PHP code looks like on IBM i.  This
session builds upon the concepts explored in the 'Getting Started' session.
Topics include everything from Hello World on through a database listing and
i5 Program call.  This is a must see session for anyone looking to explore
options beyond just RPG or Net.Data.

Function Junction - Come to see how functions work, are created and used in
this session.  The presentation is loaded with examples from the PHP library
of over 5,000 functions as well as an in depth study of how to create user
defined functions.  Many comparisons to RPG sub-procedure model are made
during this presentation.  A discussion of variable scope and the conversion
of an inline PHP script to a functional script are discussed.

PHP Arrays for the RPG Programmer - Until recently RPG has neglected the
sophistication of elegant array processing while PHP has supported the use
of arrays since its inception. Come to this session to see why array
processing is so important and how many of the over 70 array function relate
to RPG operation codes and built-in functions. You will see how arrays are
used to pass parameters between functions and programs as well as how arrays
can be used to supplant nearly all of the purposes data structures serve in
RPG.

PHP Web Services on IBM System-i - This session will be a basic level
discussion of how to easily enable legacy applications through web services.
Learn how to create a PHP wrapper or simple SOAP example. You will be ready
to start writing your own web services applications upon the conclusion of
this webinar.

Mike Pavlak has been working with IBM midrange solutions since 1992 and IBM
Mainframes before that.  After years of developing applications using RPG,
CL and PHP he managed IT development and IT for power protection
manufacturer Tripp Lite.  Recently, Mike has joined Zend as a Solutions
Consultant working with the i5 sales team and spreading the news about Zend
solutions in the IBM midrange arena.  Mike is a regular speaker at COMMON
and former President of the OMNI User's Group in Chicago.

Mike lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, five kids, two dogs, three
cats, a leopard spotted gecko, Russian tortoise, two rabbits, and a half
dozen fish.


These seminars start at 8:30 AM and end at 5:00 PM and will be held on:

February 8 - At EDPS (Electronic Data Processing Services), 3901 West Broad
Street, Richmond, VA
February 9 - Holiday Inn, College Park, College Park, MD (Beltway and US-1)
February 10 - Holiday Inn, Ft. Washington, PA (Philadelphia)

The course fee is $295 for non-user group members and $260 for user group
members. This fee offering is a special arrangement between Washington Area
Midrange Users Group and MidAtlantic Midrange.  Members of other AS/400 User
groups may also apply under the user group rate.

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Please circle the date of the session you plan on attending.

Please mail completed form with check to: MidAtlantic Midrange, Conference
Services, 12023 Blackberry Terrace., North Potomac, MD 20878.

For any further questions or reservations, contact K.B. Soni at 301-590-7121
or email kbsoni@aol.com.

For any further questions or phone reservations, contact K.B. Soni at
301-590-7121 or send email to kbsoni@aol.com.

 

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