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In 2026, APIs are one of the most important skills for IBM i developers.
IBM i systems already run the core business logic organizations depend on. The opportunity now is making that logic usable in modern applications and architectures.
APIs make that possible.
They allow developers to expose RPG and COBOL programs as reusable services, connect IBM i to cloud and web platforms, and integrate with tools across the enterprise without rewriting stable systems.
Why this matters:
👉 Enable modernization without large-scale rewrites
👉 Connect IBM i to cloud, web, and mobile applications
👉 Expand integration capabilities across the enterprise
👉 Improve delivery speed while protecting core systems
API skills are becoming essential for anyone working on IBM i who wants to stay aligned with where enterprise development is headed.
Are you ready? Enroll in our workshop taught by Patrick Behr at any time to learn APIs in less than 2 weeks: https://impowertechnologies.com/restful_apis_ibmi/
05/26/2026
One of the biggest mistakes organizations make during modernization is assuming technology alone drives transformation.
It doesn’t.
People do.
A recent piece from George VanEaton explores an important reality many IBM i teams face but rarely discuss openly: the human side of change. Fear of new tools. Fear of losing relevance. Fear of failure during modernization efforts.
In the IBM i world, we often focus heavily on what teams need to learn, but as educators, we’ve learned something equally important:
Successful modernization depends on whether developers feel supported while learning those skills.
Training is not just about transferring technical knowledge. It’s about building confidence, creating psychological safety, and helping experienced professionals evolve without feeling left behind.
The strongest IBM i organizations in the next decade will not be the ones that simply adopt the newest tools fastest.
They’ll be the ones that create cultures of continuous learning.
Because modernization is ultimately a leadership and education challenge as much as it is a technical one.
Blend Break: Know Your Beans Blend Break: Know Your Beans First Sip I was at the IMUG Nashville meeting this week, talking with a room full of IBM i developers. Different companies.
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