Pre-requisites for using an IDE with IBM-i Systems

IBM i Open Source Technologies refer to the collection of open-source software and tools that are available on the IBM i operating system. These technologies allow developers to create modern, web-based applications and integrate them with existing IBM i applications and data.

IBM i (TOBi The Object Builder for i) is a popular open-source tool for IBM i developers that provides a more efficient and flexible way to build and manage objects on the IBM i platform. based on GNU Make this is a paradigm shift away from the old green screen SEU based code development. To install and configure TOBi on your IBM i system, follow these steps

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started with Visual Studio Code for IBM i - Let's install PASE for IBM i

The IBM i SSH daemon is a secure shell server that allows users to remotely access and manage their IBM i system using the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. SSH is a secure, encrypted protocol that provides a secure way to access and manage remote systems.

The Internet Time Server (ITS) is a feature on the IBM i operating system that allows the system to synchronize its clock with a time server on the internet. This ensures that the system's clock is accurate and consistent with the current time.

Bash is a popular Unix shell that is widely used on Linux and other Unix-like systems. The Open Source Bash on IBM i is a port of the Bash shell that allows users to run Bash scripts and commands on the IBM i platform.

Source Orbit is available as a CLI tool. It can be installed through 'npm' onto most platforms, including IBM i. The npm installer is a tool used to install the Node Package Manager (npm) along with Node.js Let's record a screencast of a Realtime download and install of IBM i Source Orbit.