Encore RPG for Visual Studio
Encore for RPG integrates with Visual Studio, the industry-standard IDE for .NET applications, to create, build, and debug Encore libraries and apps, including console and web applications.
This integration leverages the .NET project system and Encore SDK to provide a rich .NET development experience to both Encore and C# programmers, including MSBuild and dotnet command-line development and production.
Additionally, Encore RPG for Visual Studio provides a simple command gateway to migrate Encore applications to first-class C# applications, free of Encore SDK.
The topics below assume the product is installed. Please review Installation and Setup before proceeding.
Projects
Hello Encore!
The basics: Create an Encore RPG application from scratch.
Managing Projects
Use Encore code templates and project items.
Migrate to C#
Migrate your entire Encore project to C# in a single click.
Project Configuration
Get the most out of your development processes with the Visual Studio Project Designer.
Editor Features
IntelliSense®
Introducing Encore-enabled IntelliSense.
Navigation
Easy ways to get to your code fast.
Source Debugging
Breakpoints
Set breakpoints and tracepoints in your code.
Examine Variables
Analyze the state of your application in the editor and Visual Studio debugger windows.
Additional Information
Find out about the new Language Concepts when using Encore RPG.
Describes the Encore RPG programming language reference.
Getting Started with Visual Studio
Learn to code in Visual Studio
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