COMMON POWERUp 2023

Node.js is one of the fastest-growing language runtimes in development history. By allowing the popular JavaScript language to run on the server side, it brings immeasurable value in terms of developer productivity, performance, and scalability. This presentation covers what Node.js is, why one would want to use Node.js, and finally, how to download and get started with Node.js on IBM i.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn what Node.js is and where it sits on the technology stack
2. Learn the basics of how Node.js works from a technical standpoint
3. Learn how Node.js can integrate with IBM i and provide a great replacement for PHP or other web technologies

You've heard a lot about Node.js, and know how to download packages, write interesting applications, and even connect to Db2 for i. But you are still a little hazy on how to integrate Node.js with all of the RPG, C, COBOL, and CL programs you have running on your system. This talk will focus on interacting with ILE programs from Node.js, including sending data to programs as parameters, getting results back in Node.js, and leveraging the power of Node.js to use the results in a novel way. By the end of the talk, you should have a better sense of how Node.js can interact with traditional IBM i programs and where to find answers to questions you have about Node.js and IBM i.

Learning Objectives:
1. What options are available to integrating Node.js with IBM i programs, commands, and workflows
2. How to interact with Node.js and IBM i from the same system
3. How to remotely interact with IBM i from Node.js on another system

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