We help keep IBM i a critical part of IT when we learn how to connect to other systems flexibly and securely using APIs. Because IBM i API options abound, you can use your favorite languages and tools. This talk shows many ways to send and receive data safely, using IBM i business logic, with code examples using various free tools and languages, including RPG, PHP, Python, and Node.js.
Learning Objectives: 1. Understand basics of APIs and why they are helpful and secure 2. Learn several RPG techniques to create and call APIs 3. Learn several open source language ways to create and call APIs, using PHP, Python, and Node.js