This tutorial introduces IBM i developers to using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for managing service programs—a modular way to organize reusable code in RPG development.
Key Topics Covered
- What are Service Programs?
- Reusable modules that encapsulate procedures and logic.
- Help reduce code duplication and improve maintainability.
- Why Use VS Code for IBM i?
- Offers a modern, flexible development environment.
- Integrates with tools like the Bob (Build Open Blocks) builder for compiling and managing service programs.
- Workflow Demonstration
- Shows how to set up service programs in VS Code.
- Explains how to compile and bind modules using Bob.
- Highlights how binder language and binding directories work together.