IBM Rational Developer for i for SOA Construction (sometimes referred to as RDi
SOA) is a software bundle for IBM System i developers. Because it combines Rational
Developer for Power Systems Software, RPG and COBOL development tools for IBM i (RD
Power) and Rational Business Developer, it offers a complete solution to rapidly extend
existing RPG and COBOL applications to a web or SOA environment. This article describes
a scenario where RDi SOA is used to leverage existing RPG assets and transition to a
services-based approach for delivery of key business functions.
SOA) is a software bundle for IBM System i developers. Because it combines Rational
Developer for Power Systems Software, RPG and COBOL development tools for IBM i (RD
Power) and Rational Business Developer, it offers a complete solution to rapidly extend
existing RPG and COBOL applications to a web or SOA environment. This article describes
a scenario where RDi SOA is used to leverage existing RPG assets and transition to a
services-based approach for delivery of key business functions.