07/03/2025 
11:30am EST 
Lunch and Learn 
Saikiran Parupalli and Tushar Kumar About the Webinar:
Connecting the multigenerational IBM i platform with today’s fast-evolving digital technologies is a common challenge faced by enterprises worldwide. These systems often comprise numerous RPG programs that were not designed to communicate with modern platforms. This limited interoperability creates a gap between core business functions and contemporary digital solutions. Without proper integration, these mission-critical systems often become isolated from the broader digital ecosystem.
REST APIs have emerged as a game-changing solution to bridge the gap between the multigenerational IBM i platform and modern technologies. These flexible, lightweight application programming interfaces enable communication between applications using standard HTTP methods. By allowing multigenerational RPG applications and modern solutions to interact without requiring extensive rewrites, REST APIs facilitate seamless interoperability and support broader modernization efforts. They also allow RPG applications to connect with modern web services and communicate effectively over the internet.
Our upcoming Lunch and Learn session will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to start your IBM i REST API integration journey with confidence.
Key Takeaways:
- Explore the core concepts of REST APIs
- Discover the business benefits of REST APIs on IBM i
- Learn to consume REST APIs in RPG using tools like SQL with a step-by-step guide
- Gain practical insights on JSON parsing
- Unlock real-life implementations of REST APIs across diverse industries
