What is Code for IBM i

"Code for IBM i" transforms Visual Studio Code into a playground for IBM i applications, where developers can juggle creation, editing, and management tasks with ease, all within the cozy confines of VS Code.

"Code for IBM i" is part of the IBM i Development Pack.

IBM i Development Pack

The Code for IBM i extension provides a comprehensive set of features and tools that allow developers to work with IBM i files, databases, and programs, including:

  • RPG, COBOL, and CL editing: Syntax highlighting, code completion, and debugging for RPG, COBOL, and CL programming languages.
  • IBM i file and database access: Ability to access and manage IBM i files and databases directly within VS Code.
  • Compile and debug: Compile and debug IBM i programs directly within VS Code.
  • Integrated terminal: Execute IBM i commands and scripts directly within VS Code.
  • Git integration: Manage IBM i codebase using Git version control.

The Code for IBM i extension is designed to provide a modern, intuitive, and flexible development environment for IBM i developers, allowing them to work more efficiently and effectively.

Code for IBM i extension is open source and maintained by IBM and a team of serious IBM i propellor heads. It's available for free on the VS Code Marketplace.

Overall, the Code for IBM i extension provides a powerful and flexible development environment for IBM i developers, allowing you (and me) to work more efficiently and effectively.

Go and download it - what are you waiting for?

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