2018 Fall Conference & Expo

In this session, you will get a breadth of information including language basics, installation, connecting to DB2, and getting started with web development. Learn about unique languages features with Node.JS Learn how to use Express.JS and jade to get to the web Discover how to connect to the IBM i within a Node.JS application

Learning Objectives:
Learn about unique languages features with Node.JS Learn how to use Express.JS and jade to get to the web Discover how to connect to the IBM i within a Node.JS application

This is Session ID:170674

Node.js is just getting started, but it is very hot! Everyone seems interested in getting started with this language today, and it may very well represent the future of Application Development on IBM i. In this session, we'll look at Node.js, discuss how it works and how to write simple applications. Then, we'll take a look at the Node Package Manager (npm) and the power it brings to the Node.js environment.


Learning Objectives:
1, Why Node.js? How do you learn it?
2. The value of the "eco-system" surrounding Node.js
3. Demonstration of putting together some Node.js modules to build a business application


This is Session ID:170322

Node.js has created a great deal of buzz within the IBM i community, and for good reason. The open source language is powerful, scalable, and appeals to developers of all ages. Node.js can be deployed in a number of ways… but how well is it a fit for business applications? In this session, Matthew  will demonstrate that Node.js is an ideal language for business application programming, in addition to your existing RPG efforts.


Learning Objectives:
Attendees of this session will learn: How Node.js is capable of deploying applications that are database-driven and transactional Why Node.js and RPG are perfect partners, and how they integrate for powerful business applications How to manage Node's “Callback Hell” through a development framework


This is Session ID:170189