Month: March 2025

​[[{“value”:”Our 2023 article on searching source physical file members using the QShell grep command showed grep’s potential. In practice, while we found QShell grep to be flexible, we also experienced slow performance and occasional errors. Now, our own Calvin Buckley has built an improved grep command called pfgrep to search traditional IBM i source physical file members. Quick and reliable, pfgrep is also free and open source. Installation Detailed installation instructions are found on the pfgrep Github page, but here are the basic three installation methods: Download the .rpm file from the Github site, then install via yum Seiden Group…
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​Today, we’re raiding a database file and whipping it into shape with slick, modern RPG style on the mighty IBM i Power System. Picture this: fresh code, smooth processing, and subfiles that pop—none of that dusty old-school vibe here! Whether you’re just stepping into the RPG ring or leveling up your skills, let’s crank up the fun and make that data dance—here we go!https://www.nicklitten.com/course/simple-rpg-file-data-subfiles-for-beginners-rpg-freeform-conversion-with-vs-code Read More 

​Hey there, AS400 adventurers! Welcome to Simple RPG File Data Subfiles for Beginners! Today, we’re dusting off the legacy RPG column-based magic, firing up the IBM i Power System, and diving (again) into the wild world of RPG subfiles. Think of it like a treasure hunt—grabbing data from files and slapping it on the screen, old-school style. Whether you’re new to the green-screen galaxy or just brushing up, buckle up for some retro coding fun—let’s get those subfiles rolling!https://www.nicklitten.com/course/simple-rpg-file-data-subfiles-for-beginners-legacy-rpg-column-based Read More 

​[[{“value”:”Managing and modernising IBM i (AS/400, iSeries, RPG) applications can be a challenge. This is especially true when you have to work with so-called ‘legacy’ code that hasn’t been documented. As enterprises strive for digital transformation, the need for a robust solution to manage and document legacy code becomes vitally important.  Enter X-Analysis, a powerful
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