IBM i provides a cross-platform ODBC driver for Db2 that allows developers to code “locally” on their PCs, then deploy the same code to IBM i for production. Alan will share best practices for using ODBC with open source languages, including Node.js, PHP, and Python, and R, as well as .NET. Special tips and hints help you avoid errors, connect securely, and get the best performance. Includes updates to installation, and real-life configuration of the ODBC prestart jobs.
Learning Objectives: - Appreciate why developers should consider ODBC - How to get excellent performance - Troubleshooting - Connection strings
