Entry Points to Modernizing App. Development with IBM i Merlin

Merlin (Modernization Engine for Lifecycle Integration): a powerful arsenal of integrated tools thriving within Red Hat OpenShift containers. At its core, Merlin empowers software developers in building and modernizing IBM i applications. This dynamic suite doesn't just offer modernization; it unfolds a secure development environment, unlocking the true potential of a hybrid cloud and multi-platform DevOps.

Here are a set of more detailed entry points or reasons as to why you should take a serious look at Merlin again:

A. Standardized DevOps Practices: Merlin enables standardized DevOps practices across diverse platforms—Linux, AIX, or IBM i. This inclusivity ensures a harmonious enterprise-wide DevOps adoption, breaking down silos and fostering collaboration + Standards.

B. Modernized IBM i Development: Experience a contemporary, browser-centric IDE for IBM i development, complete with centralized source control and branching. This transformation brings a multitude of benefits, from tracking changes and parallel development to automated CI/CD processes and global collaboration.

C. Modern/Open RPG for Enhanced Coding: Merlin introduces modern RPG, offering benefits like automated conversion to free format RPG, tools for refactoring monolithic code, seamless integration with SQL, and support for JSON and XML parsing. It opens avenues for leveraging open-source libraries and tapping into a broader pool of talented developers.

D. Application Blueprint Mastery: Merlin goes beyond development, offering the capability to effortlessly generate application blueprints. This enhancement streamlines impact analysis, expedites modifications, and ultimately fuels innovation—reducing time to market.

E. Secure/Controlled Development: Security is paramount. Merlin ensures that source code is no longer confined to individual workstations but resides securely in a virtual workspace hosted in the OpenShift environment. With access managed and controlled by administrators, the security features of Merlin are the guardians of controlled development.

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."

Your journey to Modernizing App. Development with IBM i Merlin begins now. Ask about a "test drive" and I'll be happy to arrange one.

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