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    Getting Started with IBM i Development

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    This self-paced course introduces the fundamentals of IBM i application development, covering Db2 for i concepts, modern development tools, source management, and both traditional and ILE programming models.

    Getting Started with IBM i Development
    Table of contents
    1. Short Summary
    2. Modality
    3. Cost
    4. Publish date
    5. Retire date
    6. Duration
    7. Agenda
    8. Objectives
    9. Brand/Department
    10. Product
    11. Skill Level
    12. Key Topics
    13. Audience
    14. Labs
    15. Follow-on Courses
    Short Summary

    IBM i development fundamentals, covering Db2 for i, modern tools, source management, and both traditional and ILE programming in a self-paced format.

    Modality

    Free web-based course

    Cost

    free

    Publish Date

    October 10, 2025

    Retire Date

    October 30, 2028

    Duration

    8 hours

    Agenda
    Agenda not provided.
    Objectives
    • Recognize the features and benefits of Db2 for i, including schemas, tables, and indexes, and explain how it integrates with the IBM i platform.
    • Execute and analyze SQL queries using modern database tools such as Access Client Solutions (ACS) and Visual Studio Code, organizing and managing database objects efficiently.
    • Explain the stages of the IBM i development workflow and differentiate between traditional and IFS-based source file management methods.
    • Explore IBM i development environments and tools, including Rational Developer for i (RDi), Visual Studio Code, and IBM Coding Assistant for i, to enhance development productivity.
    • Apply the IBM i coding cycle by creating, editing, compiling, testing, and debugging RPG and CL programs using appropriate commands and tools.
    • Describe the Original Program Model (OPM) and interpret the structure and control flow of traditional CL and RPG programs.
    Brand/Department

    Power Systems - IBM i

    Product

    IBM i

    Skill Level

    Instructor: basic, Student: basic

    Key Topics

    DL06005G, DL06004G, IBM i, Navigator, ACS, Power, SQL, Db2

    Audience
    • System administrators, operators, and technical support staff.
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    Labs

    No

    Follow-on Courses
    • OL19G
    • AS24G