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IBM BOB vs VS Code: Is Using AI the Future of IBM i Development?
Perhaps the question is really "Is using AI to write code, or at least using AI as a coding assistant,[...]
More Beginner IBM i Commands to Add to Your Toolkit
Hey there, esteemed IBM i beginners and learners! If you have already powered through my earlier post over at https://www.nicklitten.com/10-essential-ibm-i-commands-every-beginner-must-master/[...]
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Convert IBM i SPLF (Spool Files) to PDF the Easy Way with ACS
This morning, it's time to revisit an old blog titled "IBM i ACS - Download SPLF (Spool Files) as PDF"[...]
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IBM i ACS 1.1.9.12 is Now Available
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Your RPGLE Sub‑Procedure Is Doing Too Much. Yes, I’m Talking to You!
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IBM BOB – The King of IBM-i Code Modernization?
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Standardizing RPGLE and SQLRPGLE source code comments with IBM i BOB
AKA - Taming the wild west of RPGLE/SQLRPGLE source code comments with IBM i BOB, turning cryptic developer scribbles into[...]
IBM i Database Basics: Understanding Libraries, Physical Files, Members, Record Formats and Fields
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