With free-format RPG stealing all the headlines, it is easy to overlook some of the other powerful features introduced in the V5 releases of RPG IV. This session will show you how to make the most of them to power-up your RPG programs.

Major topics to be covered include:
1. How to use the new MONITOR function to simplify error handling.
2. End the decimal data error blues by combining MONITOR with new I/ O features.
3. Utilizing the Data Structure enhancements, including Qualified and Nested DSs, DS Arrays and new BIFs that help you to structure your data to match the real world.
4. How to code RPG "methods" for use from Java and how call Java methods from RPG.