Why do IBM-i background (batch) jobs run at priority 50?
In a meeting earlier today and a semi-techie project manager was asking about IBM i job run priorities. He had[...]
Automatic RPG Conversion from AS400 to IBM i
Today, I’m diving into the fun world of legacy code modernization from the old AS400 style RPG to the new[...]
The Action Figure Trend for AS400, iSeries and IBM i Programmers
What is the action figure trend? The action figure trend, also known as the "Barbie Box Challenge" or "ChatGPT Action[...]
Restrict Access to the IBM i System Request Menu
Users can utilize the system request function to pause the job access the System Request Menu. This menu enables users[...]
Connecting to PUB400 with VS-Code for IBM i
Welcome to the magical world of PUB400, where your IBM i dreams come true—assuming you can connect to it first![...]
AS400 Client Access vs IBM i ACS
Who would win in a fight between AS400 Client Access and IBM i ACS? In a hypothetical showdown between IBM[...]
Power Plays & IBM i: What’s Hot, What’s Not, and What’s Got the Tech World Buzzing in 2025
Alright, let’s dive into the sizzling world of IBM Power Systems and IBM i. I spend most of my professional[...]
Use AI to create Youtube Video Thumbnails from existing videos | GROK COPILOT CHATGPT
Want to make eye-catching YouTube thumbnails without spending a penny? In this video, I’ll show you how to harness the[...]
Debugging IBM-i Programs for Beginners
Welcome, brave IBM AS400, iSeries, and IBM i warriors, to the wild world of debugging RPG code! Whether you’re slinging[...]
Simple RPG Subfile Program
OK folks, it's time to look at a simple RPG sub file program. And when I say simple, I mean[...]
What is the difference between DTSHARE, Connect CDC and DISUITE?
In a meeting earlier today, discussing the clients IBM i data lake connection, someone asked me "Why have I heard[...]
I am an Englishman – but what does this mean?
So, today I randomly commented on a tweet, or x comment (which doesn't roll of the tongue as easily): I[...]
RPGLE and CLLE Copybooks with VS Code
We've previously spoken about how to use /COPY and /INCLUDE in our RPGLE programs. We also covered how to use[...]
The Epic Quest for “RULES.mk” Mastery: A Hero’s Journey with Visual Studio Code and IBM i
In a world where build automation is a mystical art, one brave warrior dares to conquer the realm of "RULES.mk"[...]
Playing with VSCode for IBM i – Modules, ILE and Bound Programs
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for IBM i can be easily used to create modules, bind RPGs, and ILE programs.[...]
IBM i Programming – OPM vs ILE *FIGHT*
I was recording a VSCODE for IBM i video this morning, talking about the different ways of storing our RPGLE[...]
IBM i PDM (Programming Development Manager)
PDM (Programming development manager) is installed as a part of the Applications Development ToolSet (ADT) on most IBM i systems today. PDM is[...]
Visual Studio Code and the Code for IBM i Extension
If you have read any of my previous blogs about IBM i Programming, the chances are, you know I'm becoming[...]