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Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular source code editor developed by Microsoft that supports various programming languages, including IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) languages such as RPG, COBOL, and CL. With the help of extensions and plugins, VS Code can be transformed into a powerful tool for IBM i programming, providing features like syntax highlighting, code completion, debugging, and more.

This presentation is an introduction to the IBM i Power System and a look at the IBM Midrange System's heritage from the 1970's up to correct days. From the old pre-internet AS/400 systems, through the iSeries Generation to today's modern Web2.0 IBM i Power Systems.

Do you want to learn how to write a webservice on your IBM i System?

Which 5250 Screen Emulator shall I use?
The IBM i System, like its predecessors the AS400 and iSeries, uses something called 5250 to stream its data to a terminal, often called a green screen. You've seen these clunky old terminals in black and white sci-fi movies. We still use them... sort of... we use terminal emulators (software that emulates the functions of those old terminals) to type commands into a command-line interface using windows/linux/mac whatever.

So which one is best?

This course is an introduction into Using and Administering your IBM i System. We will go through signing up for a free account online and logging in and going through some basic usage of the wonderful IBM-i operating system.

How do we start our modernization project?

The driving idea behind modernizing a legacy IBM AS400 or iSeries application is much more than the simple task of refactoring our old RPG and CLP codebase.

Learn IBM i CL (Control Language) Programming for (a) beginners with no experience, (b) older CLP programmers looking to upgrade their CL skills and even (c) people with rudimentary programming knowledge in other languages

RPG Programming for Beginners.
Aimed at programmers that have (a) no knowledge of the RPG ILE language or (b) knowledge of older RPG versions and want to upgrade to modern ILE Web powerful RPGLE.

An Introduction to Git on the IBM i System

What is Git and why is it useful?
Git concepts: repository, commits, branches, merging, etc.
Installing Git on IBM i
Git Basics

Initializing a new Git repository
- Adding files to the repository
- Committing changes
- Viewing the commit history
- Working with Branches

Creating and switching between branches
- Merging branches
- Resolving conflicts
- Remote Repositories

Connecting to a remote Git repository (e.g. GitHub, GitLab)
- Pushing changes to the remote
- Pulling changes from the remote

Advanced Git Concepts
- Stashing changes
- Rebasing
- Git hooks
- Git workflows (e.g. feature branch, gitflow)

Integrating Git with IBM i Development
- Using Git with IBM i source code
- Comparing Git to traditional IBM i source control
- Best practices for managing IBM i applications in Git
- Hands-on Exercises

Practice initializing repositories, committing changes, working with branches

Set up a remote repository and collaborate with others
Integrate Git into an existing IBM i application

By the end of this training course, participants should have a solid understanding of how to use Git for managing source code on the IBM i platform, including best practices for integrating it into their IBM i development workflows.

Using an IDE (integrated development environment ) for the IBM i Power System can seem daunting at first. It's a big upgrade for established programmers, comfortable using SEU.

But, modern IBM i professionals swear by the graphical IDE, particularly compared to older greenscreen coding environments like PDM and SEU. In this course we will cover all the main elements of using an IDE to write code in both RPGLE, CL, PF, LF , SQL, DSPF and PRTF and more.

TURNOVER Software Change Management for IBM i, iSeries and AS400 is an change management tool for RPGLE, CL and COBOL programs. Come with me while we install it, use it and demonstrate some of its basic functions.

In this course, we will cover all aspects of creating a website with WordPress. From reserving a domain name, choosing a website hosting account, installing WordPress, adding plugins, and choosing a theme for your site.

You have already learned how to get started with WordPress, now it's time to take things further with added challenges with the end goal to be proficient in building Powerful WordPress Websites

Introduction to CNX Valence. Learn how to install, setup and configure this Web UI Tool. Valence has a number of tools to develop modern web applications calling RPGLE logic modules and directly accessing your IBM i Database using SQL