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.
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.

Getting Database Modeling Right
Getting Database Modeling Right UPDATE 05/28/2026🇩🇪Read German version→ Good data models are not a side issue: they determine how maintainable, integration-ready, and future-proof applications remain. Primary keys, referential…
28. Mai 2026

Temporary Tables in Db2 for i – Efficient, Flexible, but Plan Carefully
Temporary Tables in Db2 for i – Efficient, Flexible, but Plan Carefully UPDATED May 26, 2026🇩🇪Read German version→ Temporary tables in Db2 for i: SESSION, QTEMP, CTE, TRUNCATE…
26. Mai 2026
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.
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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