Learn how to call REST APIs and web services from IBM i RPG programs in just 5 minutes! This tutorial demonstrates secure HTTPS/TLS integration with real-world examples.
00:00 Introduction: Secure Web Service Calls from IBM i
00:15 Overview: OpenWeatherMap API Integration with RPG
00:30 Creating Node.js Project with NPM Init
00:45 Installing Axios HTTP Client Module
01:00 Why JavaScript for IBM i Web Services
01:15 Writing the Web Service Call
01:30 Setting API Parameters (City, API Key, Units)
01:45 HTTP GET Request Implementation
02:00 Response Handling and Error Management
02:15 Running the HTTP Call – Live Demo
02:30 Results: Temperature Data Retrieved
02:45 Adding TLS/SSL Security – One Character Change!
03:00 HTTP to HTTPS Conversion Demo
03:15 RPG Integration with Eradani Connect
03:30 Two Lines of RPG Code Required
03:45 Send Request and Receive Result Functions
04:00 Benefits: No Manual TLS/SSL Coding
04:15 Automatic OAuth 2 Authentication
04:30 No Certificate Management Required
04:45 Automatic JSON Parsing
05:00 Built-in Error Handling and Logging
05:15 Vendor SDK Integration Benefits
05:30 Conclusion and Contact Information
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