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How can IBM i developers harness AI without rewriting proven RPG applications? Joydip Kanjilal explores seven practical integration patterns, combining RPG, Db2 for i, and C# to demonstrate secure AI integration, asynchronous processing, and controlled automation while preserving existing business logic and transaction integrity.
By Joydip Kanjalil
Introduction
IBM i users have a primary concern: how can they use AI without rewriting their RPG code? They do not need to rewrite any business logic code. All they need to do is provide an API that wraps the legacy RPG programs that needs to be exposed. Nothing prevents IBM i from using AI. Integrating AI into IBM i lets it use AI while maintaining current application functionality. In addition to the previous seven patterns, this article includes short RPG and C# examples for each pattern.
Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers may be approaching retirement, and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. In addition, you may be caught between maintaining your existing applications and the uncertainty of moving to something new.
IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small. This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business? This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn:
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