July 1, 2020

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Lead Article - Programming

Practical RDi: Keeping the Object Table View in Perspective

The Object Table View is very powerful, both as a standalone view and as part of the PDM perspective.

By Joe Pluta

In my last article, I introduced you to the Object Table View. This is a relatively recent addition to Rational Developer for i (RDi) and was added in response to those of us who found that the Remote System Explorer (or RSE) perspective was a little too alien. The Remote System Explorer looks at the entire storage of an IBM i as a single hierarchical file system. And while that's technically true, it's just not the way many people think of it, especially traditional green-screen developers. But before we move on to the Object Table View, I'd like to present a feature of RDi called a filter, which can be used in both the Remote Systems and Object Table Views.

Feature Article - Programming

RPG Academy: Database Modernization - Methodology, Part 10

Last month, I promised to show another way to generate automatic unique keys for your records. Here it is, using DB2’s ROWID data type. Keep reading to find out how it works.

By Rafael Victória-Pereira

The Identity column and the Sequence object, covered in the previous TechTip, are not the only ways to generate unique keys. ROWID can also be used, and, as you’ll see in a moment, it’s easy to use, but it has its caveats.

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Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i

Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business application.

Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.

In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node Package Manager (npm).



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Low Code: A Digital Transformation of Supply Chain and Logistics

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Featured Article - Current Events & Commentary

2020 IBM i Marketplace Survey Results

This year marks the sixth edition of the popular IBM i Marketplace Survey Results. Each year, HelpSystems sets out to gather data about how businesses use the IBM i platform and the IT initiatives it supports. Year over year, the survey has begun to reveal long-term trends that give insight into the future of this trusted technology.

By HelpSystems

Past surveys have sparked many thoughtful conversations about IBM i, and we’re thrilled to be part of such an engaged community. We thank those who shared the 2019 results while at IT conferences, briefings, and team meetings.

2019 brought the launch of IBM i 7.4 and many new breakthroughs for IBM i in the cloud. We can’t wait to see how these technologies support growth for IBM i users in 2020.

Editor's note: The 2020 IBM i Marketplace Survey Results is a free download from the MC White Paper Center.

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