July 7, 2021
July 7, 2021 | Volume 16 Issue 60
- LEAD ARTICLE: SQL 101: Simplifying Application Development with SQL Triggers, Part 1
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Diving Deeper into RPG /Free
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: IBM Makes Resources Available to Small Business Owners At No Cost to Them
- FEATURED NEWS: Kyndryl Unveils New Operating Model And Global Structure
- WHITE PAPER: White Paper: Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization
- FEATURED VIDEO: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: OCEAN Virtual TechCon21 - July 15 and 16, 2021
SQL 101: Simplifying Application Development with SQL Triggers, Part 1
Time to get trigger-happy (not in the western-movie way) as I’ll introduce you to your new best friend: the SQL trigger. Keep reading to find out what I’m talking about!
By Rafael Victória-Pereira
If you’re not familiar with the trigger concept in IBM i’s context, it is a Big Brother–like “thing” that keeps an eye on a table and, when a certain operation occurs, performs a predefined action. In a silly analogy, if a table was one of Pavlov’s dogs, and the INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE operation was the light the scientist controlled, then the trigger would be the reflex action causing the dog to come running and start drooling.
IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing
Diving Deeper into RPG /Free
In the last article, we started building a /Free program, something that we could use as a model, but we didn’t get far enough to even be able to compile it. Let’s fix that right now and get this baby off the ground.
By David Shirey
Editor's Note: This article is excerpted from chapter 4 of 21st Century RPG: /Free, ILE, and MVC, by David Shirey.
I am taking it slow to start with. I want to show those people who are not on 7.2 that they can grow, too. Modern approaches are not exclusive to those whose management realizes it is important to use the new tools. It is something that almost everyone can do. But it’s something you do one step at a time, and I don’t want to scare off or leave anyone behind.
Now, let’s continue on with developing that /Free model.
Why Migrate When You Can Modernize?
Explore the main considerations you should be aware of before embarking on a (migration or modernization) project. Take a deeper dive into business motivations and factors that could potentially influence your decision to migrate or modernize your existing IT platform and its risks.
More than ever, there is a demand for IT to deliver innovation.
Your IBM i has been an essential part of your business operations for years. However, your organization may struggle to maintain the current system and implement new projects.
The thousands of customers we've worked with and surveyed state that expectations regarding the digital footprint and vision of the companyare not aligned with the current IT environment.
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
Learn how businesses leverage Low-Code to continue to deliver value through digital transformation. Discover how the power of Low-Code is helping many businesses evolve their supply chain, increase ROI, and achieve more tangible results.
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Kyndryl Unveils New Operating Model And Global Structure
Kyndryl, the independent public company that will be created following the separation of IBM's Managed Infrastructure Services business, today announced its global leadership model to bring its mission-critical technical expertise to a broader set of core digital technology environments.
These announcements are important milestones that will prepare Kyndryl for future success – nothing will change with the IBM Global Technology Services business until after responsibility passes to the Kyndryl team. IBM remains on track to complete the spin-off by the end of the year.