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The more I use Visual Studio Code the more I like it. (NOTE The same applies to IBM BOB – which is VS-Code under the covers) Here are my top 10 reasons I find this such a useful programming tool: VS-Code is the ideal choice for IBM i developers.VS Code is an ideal choice for …
Today, I’m diving into the fun world of legacy code modernization from the old AS400 style RPG to the new free-format IBM i Style RPG. Why modernize legacy source code? Modernizing old RPG code from AS400’s column-based style to IBM i’s free-format style is a blast for a few reasons: It’s the thrill of turning …
What is the action figure trend? The action figure trend, also known as the “Barbie Box Challenge” or “ChatGPT Action Figure Trend,” is a viral social media phenomenon that emerged in early 2025. It involves users creating AI-generated images of themselves as collectible action figures or dolls, complete with personalized packaging and accessories that reflect …
Users can utilize the system request function to pause the job access the System Request Menu. This menu enables users to send and view messages, switch to a secondary, terminate the current job. However, this poses a potential security risk since the default public authority for the Request Menu is set to *USE when the …
Welcome to the magical world of PUB400, where your IBM i dreams come true – assuming you can connect to it first! Are you ready to supercharge your development workflow and bring your IBM i coding into the 21st century? If wrestling with connection errors and configuration settings feels like a cruel joke, fear not …
Grab your cups of tea and buckle up because Python 3.13 has slithered its way into the scene, and it’s ready to spice up your coding life on this trusty platform! Quietly released in October 2024, Python 3.13 is the latest shiny toy for us tech nerds, and as of April 10, 2025, it’s time …
Who would win in a fight between AS400 Client Access and IBM i ACS? In a hypothetical showdown between IBM Client Access (the legacy AS400 version) and IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS), it’s less a fight and more a generational beatdown – ACS would come out on top, hands down. IMHO of course. Think …
Alright, let’s dive into the sizzling world of IBM Power Systems and IBM i. I spend most of my professional life glued to a keyboard working with client applications and it’s easy to become myopic as I glue myself into the client’s code. Sometimes the latest and freshest developments from IBM take me by surprise. …
Want to make eye-catching YouTube thumbnails without spending a penny? In this video, I’ll show you how to harness the power of AI (using tools like Grok, Copilot, and ChatGPT) to create thumbnails from your existing videos. WARNING – AI is an evolving beast so thumbnail results will vary depending on your input prompt and …
Welcome, brave IBM AS400, iSeries, and IBM i warriors, to the wild world of debugging RPG code! Whether you’re slinging legacy RPG or rocking the modern Free Format vibe on the IBM i Power System, one thing’s for sure: bugs happen. If your subfiles are staging a revolt, your data’s gone AWOL, or your boss …
OK folks, it’s time to look at a simple RPG sub file program. And when I say simple, I mean really simple. I’m gonna write a piece of RPG code, keeping the subfile as clean and basic as possible. Really focused on old AS400 style RPG. This is how I started on the System 38, …
In a meeting earlier today, discussing the clients IBM i data lake connection, someone asked me “Why have I heard we use DTSHARE but some people call it CDC and others call it DISUITE? What is the difference?” I was proud of myself, because I was able to bite my lip and stop my immediate …
