I was in a meeting with a client earlier today – they were discussing hardware changes, software version control, promotion flow and how to set it up. A mix of folks in attendance; one software developer and a host of vocal application managers confused by software lifecycle tracking, with limited IBM i expertise, but wanting […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
I’ve spent decades wrangling RPG code on AS400, iSERIES and IBM i systems. You know the drill: endless source files, green screens, and that nagging pull to modernize without breaking everything. Very repetetive and prone to broken code because of a finger slip, a mistyped line of code or a fat-finger moment on the keyboard. […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Once upon a time in a land of legacy systems and mystical green screens, brave programmers roamed freely with passwords like “123456” and “PASSWORD1.” But then came the prophecy: “Thou shalt not allow weak credentials to guard thy sacred data.” And thus began the quest to enforce secure IBM i passwords. Or did it? Well… […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
IBM i SQL Stored Procedures are the King of the IBM i Database Jungle Welcome to a deep dive into the world of database management! Today, we’re focusing on a powerful tool that can transform how you handle data: stored procedures. Whether you’re working with IBM i, SQL Server, or another database system, stored procedures […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
The Hilarious World of IBM i TURNOVER PWM: A Quick Reference for Dinosaur Developers Ah, the IBM i (née AS/400, iSeries, or that big black box in the server room that refuses to die). If you’re like me, a software developer who’s somehow time-traveled from the ’90s, you’ve probably wrestled with change management tools that […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
In the ever-evolving world of programming, some languages stand the test of time by blending reliability with innovation. RPGLE (RPG for ILE, or Integrated| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Videos in an Alternate World - VS Code Compile Issues with IBM i Source| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Welcome back, fellow *cough* AS400 code wranglers and green-screen survivors! If your IBM i source files are starting to look like that one drawer in your desk where cables go to die, it’s time for a tidy-up. Today, we’re diving into how Visual Studio Code can turn your RPGLE and COBOL chaos into something resembling […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
From RPG to PHP: An IBMi Programmers Guide to Building Your First WordPress Plugin| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Your IBM i Power System (not its not an AS400 and no its not an ISERIES don’t trigger me!) is a digital hoarder’s paradise, stuffed with decades of code. Now, an OS upgrade or a PTF (Program Temporary Fix, aka IBM’s version of a software Band-Aid) changes a command’s behavior. Suddenly, you need to recompile […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Blog for Nick Litten IBM-i RPG Software Developer and author free IBM i Courses. Technical history waffle of AS400 iSeries IBM i mainframe and midrange systems| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Picture this: you're sipping your morning cup of PG Tips Tea, contemplating a third hobnob biscuit dunker, ready to tackle another day of IBM i wizardry, when| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
