25th September 2025 Event
Visual Studio Code & AI Code Generation
Ludovic Gasc
IBM
Ludovic Gasc has been passionate about Open Source and Artificial Intelligence for more than 20 years, with strong interests in metacognition, bioinformatics, and hardware. He has collaborated with numerous start-ups and scale-ups in the Telecom and IoT sectors and contributed to several Open Source projects across the Python, Java, and JavaScript ecosystems.
As a DevOps and SRE specialist, Ludovic has deployed and maintained real-time communication platforms in complex multi-cloud environments spanning four different providers, using automation tools such as Ansible. Today, he focuses on modernizing the IBM Power platform through an Open Source and Red Hat stack combined with an AI-first approach, positioning him as a key advocate for building modern, secure, and efficient infrastructures.
Agenda ?
- On Thursday, September 25th 2025
- 12:30 – 14:00 : Lunch
- 14:00 – 17:00 : Reimagining IBM i Dev with VS Code and AI
- 17:00 – ??:00 : Drink & Talk !
Where ?
- Lunch
- Session
- IBM Luxembourg (Belval)
- 6, Boulevard des Lumières
- L-4369 Esch-sur-Alzette (Belvaux)
- Map ?
Reimagining IBM i Dev with VSCode and AI
Unlock the future of IBM i development in this hands-on, workshop designed to empower RPG developers with modern tools and AI capabilities. Whether you’re transitioning from traditional green-screen environments or looking to supercharge your workflow, this session will guide you through every step of the journey.
What You’ll Learn …
- Explore the VSCode Ecosystem : Understand why Visual Studio Code is the go-to editor for modern development
- Get Started with Code for i : Learn how this extension bridges RPG development with VSCode
- Install & Configure : Step-by-step setup of VSCode, essential extensions, and IBM i connectivity
- Automate with Ansible : Use playbooks to configure your IBM i LPAR for seamless integration
- Navigate Like a Pro : Browse IBM i objects, IFS, and source code using Source Orbiter
- Compile & Debug RPG : Build and troubleshoot RPG applications directly from VSCode
- CL Programming in VSCode : Write and manage CL code with modern tooling
- DB2 for i Deep Dive : Discover the power of IBM’s integrated database
- AI Fundamentals : Understand the role of AI in software development
- Prompt Engineering : Learn how to craft effective prompts for AI tools
- AI + SQL + DB2 for i : Use AI to write, optimize, and understand SQL queries
- Watsonx Code Assistant for i : See how AI can accelerate RPG development with intelligent code suggestions
Why Attend ?
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to modernize your IBM i development workflow — boosting productivity, code quality, and innovation with the power of AI.
Registration ?
You wish to attend our sessions but your company is not yet a member of Common Europe Luxembourg … Contact us !