N2i Getting Started: Built in Functions You Should Be Using

Over the years, Simon has written extensively about modern RPG on his popular blog, sharing tips, techniques, and deep dives into the language's capabilities. In this session, he'll highlight a selection of his favorite Built-in Functions (BIFs)—along with others he believes every RPG developer should have in their toolkit. You'll also get an inside look at some of the latest BIFs introduced in recent Technology Refreshes, complete with practical examples to help you start using them right away.

Simon Hutchinson

RPGPGM.COM

Simon’s experience with IBM midrange started in the United Kingdom, in a pre-AS/400 world. Since immigrating to the USA he has worked mostly in the western half of the country, and is currently IT manager responsible for the Power servers and IBM i for a large bank in Central Texas.

Simon has been writing his acclaimed IBM i blog, RPGPGM.COM, for almost ten years sharing his knowledge, experience, and giving many detailed examples of the latest RPG, SQL, and CL. He was recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for Power (2021,2022), and as an IBM i Community Advocate.

Since its founding, in 2020, Simon has been the president of the Central Texas IBM i User Group, CTXiUG.