This showcase session highlights the practical impact of adopting a procedure-driven approach to RPG development on IBM i. Through real-world examples, it demonstrates how procedural coding improves readability, maintainability, and reusability—key factors in building efficient development teams. The session also features a demonstration of how AI-powered tools like IBM watsonx Code Assistant for i can enhance productivity in a modular development environment. Attendees will see how these practices and tools come together to modernize RPG development and support scalable, high-quality application delivery on IBM i.

Gregory Simmons, Project Manager, P.C. Richard & Son

Session Topic: Security, IBM i & Power
Activity Type: Tech Talk
Industry: Retail
Technical Level: Introductory Level
Product: IBM i
Role: Developer, Infrastructure Engineer