VSCode IBM i Extension: RPGLE Extension

RPGLE Extension is a Hoot

The RPGLE Extension is included in the recommended Visual Studio Code for IBM i installer package - IBM i Development Pack

What is it?

The RPGLE EXTENSION is a must-have tool for RPGLE developers looking to modernize their workflow in VS Code. It supercharges your RPGLE editing experience with:

  • Content Assist: Autocompletion and suggestions to speed up coding.
  • Outline View: Navigate your RPGLE structure like a pro.
  • RPGLE Linter: Checks indentation and formatting, helping enforce clean, consistent code.
  • Column Assist: Especially handy for fixed-format RPGLE, making column alignment less of a headache.
  • Code Navigation: Jump to definitions, references, and implementations.
  • Fixed-Format Ruler: Toggleable guide for legacy RPG formats.
  • Supports quick fixes and auto-formatting
  • Helps enforce clean, modern RPGLE code
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It relies on the Code for IBM i extension to access source members on remote IBM i systems. It’s not a standalone tool, but part of a modern dev ecosystem. 

It relies on the Code for IBM i extension to access source members on remote IBM i systems. It’s not a standalone tool, but part of a modern dev ecosystem. It’s a sleek bridge between legacy RPG and modern IDE tooling.

It’s like giving your RPGLE editor a jetpack!

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