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What is ILE?

ILE (Integrated Language Environment) is a programming architecture on IBM i (formerly AS/400) systems. It allows multiple programming languages (like RPG, COBOL, C, and C++) to be integrated within a single application. This enables developers to leverage the strengths of different languages and create more modular and reusable code. ILE promotes features like service programs (similar to DLLs), procedure calls between languages, and exception handling that spans multiple languages, leading to more robust and maintainable applications.

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What other technologies are related to ILE?

ILE Competitor Technologies

CL

CL is a control language used on IBM i systems. It is used for tasks such as job control, system management, and program calls. While ILE can call CL, the languages can handle many similar tasks, classifying them as competitors.

mentioned alongside ILE in 11% (335) of relevant job posts

RPG IV

RPG IV is an older version of RPG. While it can interact with ILE, its older architecture makes it a competitor.

mentioned alongside ILE in 19% (144) of relevant job posts

RPG

RPG is the ancestor of ILE RPG. While ILE is the modern version, legacy RPG can still be used and thus is a competitor to ILE in some scenarios.

mentioned alongside ILE in 6% (433) of relevant job posts

RPG III

RPG III is a very old version of RPG that predates ILE. As such, it's a competitor to ILE-based development.

mentioned alongside ILE in 20% (55) of relevant job posts

COBOL

COBOL is another programming language that can be used on IBM i. While ILE can theoretically interact with it, they offer alternative means for the same purposes.

mentioned alongside ILE in 0% (63) of relevant job posts

Java

Java can be used to develop applications on IBM i. It offers an alternative way to build applications. While interoperability is possible, it serves as an alternative.

mentioned alongside ILE in 0% (113) of relevant job posts

ILE Complementary Technologies

CLLE

CLLE is the ILE version of CL. It is complementary because ILE allows for modular programming and service programs using CLLE.

mentioned alongside ILE in 13% (157) of relevant job posts

SQLRPGLE

SQLRPGLE is RPGLE with embedded SQL. It leverages ILE's capabilities and is thus complementary.

mentioned alongside ILE in 13% (114) of relevant job posts

ARCAD

ARCAD is a software suite for IBM i application lifecycle management. It complements ILE by providing tools for development, testing, and deployment of ILE applications.

mentioned alongside ILE in 18% (65) of relevant job posts