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An integrated development environment (IDE) built on the Eclipse platform, designed for creating and maintaining applications on IBM i systems
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Overview

IBM® Rational® Developer for i provides an integrated development environment (IDE) to create, maintain and modernize applications on the IBM i platform. It integrates developer tools such as search, edit, build and analysis, refactoring capabilities and debuggers with the widely used Eclipse framework for faster, easier application development and modernization. Rational Developer for i integrates with IBM Rational Team Concert™ for better application lifecycle planning and management.

Benefits
Boost developer productivity

Enable developers to work in both host-connected and disconnected modes using tools that reside on the developer’s desktop.

Modernize your applications

Support various approaches to RPG and COBOL application modernization. Use system i tools with the widely used Eclipse framework for faster application development.

Choose your tool set

Choose from three product editions: RPG and COBOL Tools; RPG and COBOL + Modernization Tools, Java Edition; RPG and COBOL + Modernization Tools, EGL Edition.

Features
Increased productivity

Optimize your work process with integrated development tools. Remote System Explorer connects with IBM i servers to search and manage server-side files and run server scripts.

Language-aware source editing capabilities include color tokenizing, outline views, content assist and integrated compile error feedback. Visual analysis tools assist in understanding application structure and dependencies.

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Greater business agility

Reduce training time with a modern Eclipse-based development environment when working on heritage RPG and COBOL applications. Rational Developer for i supports a range of programming models and languages including Java®, Java EE, C/C++, RPG, COBOL, CL and DDS.

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Improved team efficiency

Use Rational Team Concert, a lifecycle management software that supports remote-based teams. Enable source control, build automation and collaborate on lifecycle management projects using a common platform that includes agile, formal, and hybrid planning and reporting.

Read about developing with Rational Team Concert
Flexible packaging

Choose the purchase option that is right for you. Purchase it with: RPG and COBOL Tools; or RPG and COBOL + Modernization Tools, Java Edition.

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Pricing
Free trial

Try how effectively Developer for i creates and maintains applications on IBM i systems.

Free trial
Authorized User

App developers requiring dedicated use of a single entitlement

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Floating User Single Install

Companies with contractors or employees that can share an entitlement

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Floating, Single Install Fixed Term

Companies that have a limited time need for additional entitlements

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Full copy of Rational Developer for i

Single user access

Perpetual entitlement

Similar to Floating User Single Install

Trial lasts for 120 days

Perpetual entitlement

Entitlement delivered through Rational license key support

Not a perpetual entitlement

May be upgraded to any permanent entitlement by purchasing a Rational Developer for i activation kit

 

Includes 1 year of subscription and support

Multiple users share entitlement; one at a time

Will need to be reacquired once the fixed term period has expired

Includes 1 year of subscription and support

Incudes subscription and support for the duration of the term

*Prices shown are indicative, may vary by country, exclude any applicable taxes and duties, and are subject to product offering availability in a locale.

*Price shown excludes any applicable taxes

Upgrade warranty and maintenance

Looking to extend warranty services, or buy premium support for your IBM Power Systems? Discuss your support requirements with IBM TSS Sales and get the quote today.

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