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+ | ''In my opinion, IBM Toolbox for Java is one of the most important software components for the IBM i platform. Many things appear to use it as a core component under the hood. -[[User:Norwinu|norwizzle]] ([[User talk:Norwinu|talk]]) '' |
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| + | JTOpen can be included in your Java project through Maven. |
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| − | Without being 100% sure (but the evidence sure points to it), everything uses it (or its open-source variant, JTOpen): |
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| + | ==Other=== |
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| + | Although not 100% sure (due to the software being closed-source), evidence suggests that these software all use Toolbox for Java (likely JTOpen) to some degree, under the hood: |
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| + | :* Iptor Integrator (part of the SDK that allows users to create programs that interact with) |
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| + | :* Iptor Analyzer |
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| + | :* IBM i Access Client Solutions |
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Revision as of 17:03, 18 March 2021
Overview
IBM Toolbox for Java is difficult to describe in one term or sentence. IBM Toolbox for Java:
- is Java library/package that you use if you need to make a program that interacts with IBM i or the database.
- provides an extensive collection of facilities/functions/utilities, from dealing with spool files, calling RPG/CL programs, or fetching from the database.
- is a mature product with good documentation, both in terms of official manuals and javadocs.
- serves as a core dependency for many programs/software that exist for the i.
- has an open-source fork called JTOpen which has near 1:1 parity (IBM Toolbox for Java is just the officially-licensed product, for which support can be purchased).
In my opinion, IBM Toolbox for Java is one of the most important software components for the IBM i platform. Many things appear to use it as a core component under the hood. -norwizzle (talk)
Usage
JTOpen can be included in your Java project through Maven.
Notes
Some observations
Other=
Although not 100% sure (due to the software being closed-source), evidence suggests that these software all use Toolbox for Java (likely JTOpen) to some degree, under the hood:
- Iptor XT
- Iptor Integrator (part of the SDK that allows users to create programs that interact with)
- Iptor Analyzer
- IBM i Access Client Solutions