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OS/400 Edition
Volume 2, Number 22 -- November 6, 2003
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Less Theory. More Hands-On Programming, Advice, and Code.

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JUnit Automates Java Testing
by David Morris

It doesn't matter how much time you put into design and how careful you are when programming; mistakes are inevitable. Without automated testing, it is time consuming and difficult to ensure that changes will not break existing code. Fortunately, for Java programmers, JUnit makes such testing easy. JUnit makes it fast and easy to set up unit tests for your programs. There are other reasons to consider JUnit, as well: it's free, and support is built into tools like Eclipse and WDSc. READ MORE >

Back to Basics: Modifying a Subfile
by Kevin Vandever

Subfiles are not just for displaying data. They are extremely useful when it is necessary to modify data in your database files. In fact, some of the most powerful subfile programs you will write are ones that contain update, add, and delete capabilities. I am going to discuss the technique I use to modify database files using subfiles. I will also explain why I use this technique and not others. READ MORE >

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Admin Alert: Hidden Secrets of the SBMJOB Command
by Joe Hertvik

Most people take the OS/400 Submit Job (SBMJOB) command for granted. It's typically used to submit a program for batch processing. But SBMJOB has other powers that you may not be aware of, like helping you to increase the capabilities of batch jobs. This week, let's look at some of the hidden secrets of SBMJOB. READ MORE >

OS/400 Alert: Filtering SMTP Server
by Shannon O'Donnell

This week we will take a look at how to use the iSeries Navigator and an OS/400 SMTP server to protect your system from being used as an e-mail virus propagator. If you are interested in getting the most out of Windows PC security, you will want to read the section on Microsoft security tutorials. And, finally, we alert you to a search-engine-hijacking program that may be installed on your PC right now, sending confidential Windows account information to its host server. READ MORE >



Reader Feedback and Insights

Midrange Programmer readers respond . . . . READ MORE >


Editors: Shannon O'Donnell, Kevin Vandever
Managing Editor: Shannon Pastore
Contributing Editors: Howard Arner, Raymond Everhart,
Joe Hertvik, Ted Holt, Marc Logemann, David Morris
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
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T.L. Ashford
ASNA
Profound Logic Software
WorksRight Software


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JUnit Automates Java Testing

Back to Basics: Modifying a Subfile

Admin Alert: Hidden Secrets of the SBMJOB Command

OS/400 Alert: Filtering SMTP Server





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