Futureproofing Your IBM i Legacy Code

Modernizing a legacy IBM i codebase doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing project. In this video, our IBM i expert, Stephanie, explains how organizations can take a practical, phased approach to code modernization, starting with documentation, moving from fixed-format RPG to free-format RPG, and gradually preparing applications for integration with modern technologies. Many businesses rely on RPG applications that have supported critical operations for decades. However, as experienced developers retire and documentation becomes scarce, maintaining and enhancing these systems can become increasingly challenging. In this video, you'll learn - • Why aging IBM i codebases are becoming harder to maintain • How AI-powered tools can help document legacy code • The benefits of converting fixed-format RPG to free-format RPG • How modular code and service programs improve flexibility • When it makes sense to consider Java, Python, or C# • Why RPG remains a viable and modern development language • How incremental modernization reduces risk compared to full code conversion Whether you're maintaining legacy RPG applications or planning your modernization roadmap, this discussion provides practical guidance for future-proofing your IBM i environment. ____________________________________________________________________ Follow Integrative Systems Social Media Handles - LinkedIn -   / integrativesystems   Facebook -   / integrativesystems1   Website - https://www.integrativesystems.com/ ____________________________________________________________________ Time Stamps - 0:00 - 0:26 - Intro 0:27 - 1:01 - Why are Companies Concerned about Aging IBM i Codebases? 1:02 - 1:44 - What is the First Step to Modernize Legacy IBM i Code? 1:45 - 2:28 - Modernizing Your Legacy IBM i Code with Moderate Effort 2:29 - 3:54 - High-effort Path for Legacy Code Modernization #IBMi #RPG #FreeFormatRPG #LegacyModernization #ApplicationModernization #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseIT"