WMCPA iCON2025

Getting Started VS Code Workshop
This is a great opportunity to get started with VS Code and the IBM i extensions. Many RPG developers have never used VS Code and getting started with the IDE can be frustrating. This lab will introduce the attendees to VS Code and IBM i development environment

Attendees will need a laptop and will be provided with a login to an IBM i system. Allowing them to work through some simple tasks. At the end of the Lab, you will have an understanding of the following topics.

Topics covered will include:

Overview of VS Code
Introduction to the VS Code IDE
Installing IBM i extensions
Connecting to the IBM i system
Editing and compiling modules, service programs and creating runnable RPG objects
Running and debugging a program
Using DB2 in VS code