IBM i Green Screen UI Modernization: 4-Part Series

4-Part Technical Series: IBM i Green Screen UI Modernization

There are many approaches to IBM i green screen modernization and depending on what your goals are, solutions will vary. In some cases, modernizing your existing green screens is the best option whereas others would better suit new web and mobile development.

In this 4-part technical series Nick Hampson and Greg Patterson look at the various approaches to UI modernization and development, and demonstrate how the use of automated tooling makes it easy it is to create modern web interfaces.

2-minute preview of 4-part series on IBM i green screen UI modernization

PART 1: Approaching Your UI Modernization Project

There are many factors that contribute to the success of a modernization project, but nothing is more important than building a cohesive and well-thought-out plan. In this session, Nick helps you get your project on the right foot by discussing:

Things you should consider before modernizing your green screens
The importance of user experience and tips for effective application design
How to decide which applications to modernize

Greg also highlights the UI modernization solutions that he demonstrates in subsequent sessions.

PART 2: Achieving Quick Results Out of the Box

Quickly go from green screens to a modern UI with native IBM i, Windows-driven or thin client solutions. In this session, Greg demonstrates how to achieve quick results using Newlook and Presto:

Modern look and feel out of the box
Easy access to applications from any device, including mobile
Global rules that minimize developer effort

PART 3: Improving Workflows with New Functionality

Enhance the end-user experience for your most important screens by adding new functionality that improves workflows. In this session, Greg shows how to:

Improve the look and functionality of your modernized screens using a visual editor
Use graphical UI elements (datepickers, dropdowns, etc.) that increase end user productivity
Add mobile-friendly UI elements to your modernized screens

PART 4: Developing New Strategic Applications

Developing new strategic IBM i applications (B2B order entry, eCommerce, invoicing, inquiries and more) can drive new revenue and increase competitive advantage. In this session, Greg discusses:

Rapidly developing RPG, and PHP web and mobile applications
Integrating with other technologies, applications and platforms
Using APIs to request and receive data from other sources

IBM i Green Screen Modernization

4-Part Technical Series: IBM i Green Screen UI Modernization

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