Getting Started with VS Code for IBM i: A Video Series

IBM Champion Patrick Behr published the following videos to help RPG, COBOL, and other developers get started with IBM i’s next-generation IDE, VS Code for i.

1. Install, Connect, Edit & Compile

2. Object Browser (Filters and Finding Source Members)

3. Compare Source Physical File Members

4. How to Set Up Profiles

5. Db2 for i SELECT Statement

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