IBM i & AI

IBM i, Db2, RPG & AI – technical articles in English

A growing English-language section on IBM i, Db2 for i, RPG modernization,
Java integration, open source tooling and practical AI-assisted workflows.

Why this section exists:
Many IBM i topics deserve more than buzzwords. This area collects practical,
architecture-focused articles for developers, architects and modernization teams —
with clear explanations, realistic trade-offs and links to hands-on examples.

Explore IBM i & AI articles in English

A curated overview of English-language articles from the IBM i & AI knowledge cluster —
focused on Db2 for i, RPG, Java integration, open source tooling and practical AI-assisted workflows.


Topics covered

Db2 for i and SQL

Temporary tables, database modeling, query design, indexing,
performance trade-offs and practical usage patterns for IBM i environments.

RPG, Java and integration

How existing RPG systems and modern Java components can work together
without turning modernization into a rewrite drama.

AI-assisted IBM i workflows

Using AI for code analysis, documentation, context building and modernization support —
while keeping humans in control.

Open source tooling

Practical experiments and tools around RPG analysis, Db2 access,
architecture review and developer workflows.


In short:
This English section is meant to become a focused, practical resource for IBM i developers,
architects and modernization teams — with less hype, more architecture, and a healthy respect
for existing business logic.

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