Refactoring RPGLE: Scott Klement’s Copybooks in Free Format RPG If you’ve ever stared at a wall of fixed-format RPG code and wondered how to bring it into the 21st century, you’re not alone. In this video, let’s walk through the process of upgrading Scott Klement’s RPGLE copybooks, transforming legacy column-based RPG into sleek, readable free-format […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
If you're curious about the nostalgic world of AS400 RPG programming, come with me and let's dive into the art of printing reports using OUTPUT Specifications| 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
Prompt: “Create a vertical 9:16 hyper-realistic bust portrait of a man (referencing attached image) reimagined as a fusion between human and T-1000| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
In a meeting earlier today and a semi-techie project manager was asking about IBM i job run priorities. He had some firm ideas that every job should run lower| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Today, I’m diving into the fun world of legacy code modernization from the old AS400 style RPG to the new free-format IBM i Style RPG.| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
What is the action figure trend? The action figure trend, also known as the “Barbie Box Challenge” or “ChatGPT Action Figure Trend,” is a viral social media phenomenon that emerged in early 2025. It involves users creating AI-generated images of themselves as collectible action figures or dolls, complete with personalized packaging and accessories that reflect […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Users can utilize the system request function to pause the job access the System Request Menu. This menu enables users to send and view messages, switch to a secondary, terminate the current job. However, this poses a potential security risk since the default public authority for the Request Menu is set to *USE when the […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Welcome to the magical world of PUB400, where your IBM i dreams come true—assuming you can connect to it first!| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
Who would win in a fight between AS400 Client Access and IBM i ACS? In a hypothetical showdown between IBM Client Access (the legacy AS400 version) and IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS), it’s less a fight and more a generational beatdown – ACS would come out on top, hands down. IMHO of course. Think […]| Nick Litten [IBM i AS400 iSeries] Software Developer
