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Rest API on IBM i - System i Developer Lunch and Learn

Unlock your IBM i data easily, quickly, and safely by building fully functional REST APIs that automatically generate RPG-Free routines to allow you to re-use your existing IBM i resources. We will show you how to make a REST API with Remain OpenAPI Studio based on both an existing database definition and a current RPG routine, and generate ready-to-run API's.

Converting a CLLE DEC to a Message Data DEC on IBM i

When creating messages in message files, a substitution variable of type *DEC can be used. However, it is not trivial to work with these types in CLLE programs.

I have issues

It is true, I'm glad we can finally talk about it. I have issues. Or rather, we have issues. And you know what, I am not ashamed to admit it. And neither should you.

How to install RDi in the latest version of Eclipse

In this blog, I am going to show you how to install IBM RDi into the latest and the greatest version of Eclipse. If you prefer to watch a video then scroll down to the end. **EDIT** DOES NOT WORK WITH ECLIPSE 2020/09 AND HIGHER.

Blocked by an Eclipse Wizard?

There is a small but very useful patch in Eclipse 4.12 for people that do not want the UI to be blocked by wizards. There are many cases where it is desired that the underlying window can be reached WHILE the user is finishing the wizard. That's why it's strange that the Eclipse Wizard demands from us to always have full and utter attention.

Digital Transformation Means Constant Change

DevOps strategies for your IBM i

I believe that IBM i developers can have a meaningful discussion with Java developers about the merits of DevOps. It is the case that we (IBM i devs) have for long implemented many of the "new" concepts like isolated development environments, automatic deployments, and isolated and protected production environments. When using a DevOps tool like TD/OMS, the concepts of task-based development, automated builds and deployments are also well established. However, there are some new ideas that seem wild west at first but are amazingly effective when implemented.

Proximity strengthens IBM i development portfolio by partnering with Remain Software

Proximity and Remain Software have announced a partnership to market and support Remain’s market-leading change and workflow management solutions for the IBM i, Windows, Linux and Unix in the UK and Ireland.

10 Core Git Concepts for IBM i Developers

Wim Jongman explains various Git concepts and relates them to IBM i concepts.

Let business modernize IT, not IT

To IT, modernization means DDS to SQL, RPGIII to RPG Free, 5250 to Web, Web to Mobile, or any technology specific milestone or objective. To business, modernization means quicker to market, more market feedback, more sales channels, better buying power, lower operating costs, real-time performance, and operational feedback.