Code for IBM i is rapidly gain traction as an efficient, cost-effective alternative to RDi for RPGLE (fixed and free format), COBOL, CL, and Db2 for i development.
To help traditional IBM i developers explore this fast and flexible IDE, Patrick Behr offers this first tutorial in his Getting Started with VS Code for i video series. In it, he demonstrates how to install VS Code and its IBM i Development pack, connect to an IBM i server, set and manage library lists, filter your object browser, and change and compile RPG source.
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Online Event: Skills for Your IBM i in 2025
/2 Comments/in IBM i /by Amy LantzDid you know that IBM i security guru Carol Woodbury began her career as an office admin at IBM? Neither did we!
Some of the dynamics that drove her success can be replicated by today’s IBM i teams and their management. In fact, her story could help you future-proof your IBM i team and bridge the skills gap.
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How to Speak IBM i
/1 Comment/in IBM i /by Alan SeidenWe at Seiden Group try to bring teams together. In that spirit, here are several common IBM i terms and their definitions in platform-neutral terms:
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Getting Started with VS Code for IBM i [Video Tutorial]
/0 Comments/in VS Code for i /by Amy LantzCode for IBM i is rapidly gain traction as an efficient, cost-effective alternative to RDi for RPGLE (fixed and free format), COBOL, CL, and Db2 for i development.
To help traditional IBM i developers explore this fast and flexible IDE, Patrick Behr offers this first tutorial in his Getting Started with VS Code for i video series. In it, he demonstrates how to install VS Code and its IBM i Development pack, connect to an IBM i server, set and manage library lists, filter your object browser, and change and compile RPG source.
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Where to Find Release Notes for ACS Updates
/0 Comments/in IBM i /by Alan SeidenIBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) is a critical tool for essential features such as 5250 emulation, SQL, Db2 performance, and open source package management. Every update is packed with functionality improvements, bug fixes, and security updates.
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Creating a Debug Log with the PHP Toolkit for IBM i
/0 Comments/in PHP /by Alan SeidenWhy use the PHP Toolkit? It can call commands, RPG, COBOL, and CL programs, flexibly and fast. The debug log can make troubleshooting easier than with other methods that don’t have a log, such as stored procedures.
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PHP 8.4 Is Here
/0 Comments/in PHP /by Alan SeidenPHP 8.4 is now available for IBM i from Seiden Group.
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Integrating Open Source on IBM i: Advanced Topics and Optimization
/0 Comments/in APIs & Web Services, Open Source, RPG /by Amy LantzPairing open source with traditional IBM i programs works great for APIs, web, and mobile applications. But how do you stay on top of your business’s requirements for speed and scalability?
OCEAN User Group recently asked Alan to help answer that question. In the recording of their November meeting (also linked from the graphic below), he covers:
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VS Code for IBM i: SEP Debugging Prerequisites
/0 Comments/in VS Code for i /by Alan SeidenAvailable since Version 2 of the IBM Debug Service, SEP requires several prerequisites, including the IBM i Debug extension, PTFs, and Licensed Program Products (LPPs). This article focuses on the PTFs and LPPs, objects that are frequently overlooked.
Version 3 of the Debug Service is now available. For prerequisites, see the official documentation’s Debugging General Requirements.
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What’s in Your ODBC Driver? A 2024 Update
/0 Comments/in IBM i, ODBC, Open Source /by Alan SeidenTo help users determine what’s changed, IBM maintains a list of fixes and enhancements for each IBM i ODBC driver release.
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Update Corrects an Issue Loading libpq.so
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