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​[[{“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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​Dive into “Simple RPG Subfiles for Noobs – The IBM-i RPG” and picture yourself as a rookie coder in the AS400 iSeries realm, wielding the power of modern RPG subfiles like a data-slinging wizard!In this session, we’ll walk through the steps to create a subfile from scratch, troubleshoot some common errors, and optimize your workflow using Visual Studio Code. This lesson is your goofy guru, showing you how to ditch the old-school spaghetti code for sleek, modern-style vibes. Why go modern? It’s like swapping a clunky flip phone for a smartphone—your code runs smoother, looks sexier, and doesn’t make other programmers groan. Think tidy subfiles that behave like obedient digital pets, making your IBM i adventures faster, fancier, and way less headache-y! Whether you’re new to RPG Free Format or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will help you build efficient subfiles with confidence. Let’s get started! Read More 

​Welcome, brave IBM AS400, iSeries, and IBM i warriors, to the wild world of debugging RPG code! Whether you’re slinging legacy RPG or rocking the modern Free Format vibe on the IBM i Power System, one thing’s for sure: bugs happen. If your subfiles are staging a revolt, your data’s gone AWOL, or your boss Read More 

​Grab your detective hats, IBM i rookies! Welcome to Debugging RPG File Data Subfiles for Beginners on the awesome IBM i Power System! Today, we’re hunting down those pesky bugs hiding in your subfiles—think of it like a treasure hunt, but with less gold and more ‘Aha!’ moments. Whether your data’s gone rogue or your screen’s playing hide-and-seek, we’ve got the tricks to tame it. Let’s fire up the debugger and squash those glitches—game on!https://www.nicklitten.com/course/simple-rpg-file-data-subfiles-for-beginners-debugging Read More 

​With IBM PowerVS, Skytap on Azure, MSPs, and on-prem Power10, IBM i users have more migration options than ever. But which is right for you? Read More