Open Source
WebSmart uses PHP, an open source language developed specifically to create web applications.
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What You Can Do With WebSmart
Strategic Web Apps
Templates generate the initial client and server-side code which you can customize to create any type of web application.
Mobile Web Apps
Use responsive templates to create web and mobile applications that use a single code base.
APIs and Web Services
Use WebSmart’s API templates to quickly and seamlessly integrate your Db2 files and your RPG programs with other web services.Rapid Open-Source PHP Desktop and Mobile Web Application Development
The PHP edition is the fastest way for RPG, PHP and other programmers to develop IBM i and multi-platform PHP web applications. It’s more than a PHP editor: It’s a rapid web application development tool that includes program templates that guide you through creating database-driven web applications in minutes. You can further customize the applications in the IDE to create powerful web applications that can be accessed from PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Why Choose the PHP Edition?
Free Code
Find thousands of free PHP scripts online to plug into your own code.
PHP Bundles
Leverage IBM i PHP bundles that will help you get started as successfully and efficiently as possible.
Rapid Development
PHP templates shorten the web dev learning curve by generating the starting PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Multi-Platform Compatibility
It also runs on other PHP supported platforms, including Windows, Linux and Unix.
Hiring and Resources
PHP is easy for RPG programmers to learn because you can code procedurally or OO. It’s also easy to find PHP developers.
The Fastest Way for IBM i Programmers to Develop New RPG Web Applications
Even if you have no web development experience, with WebSmart, you will create database-driven desktop and mobile web applications on day one. Customize the applications in the IDE to create powerful applications for any business need.
Why Choose the ILE Edition?
Powerful PML Language
The functionality in ILE programs is handled by PML, our custom 4GL language that generates RPG and requires fewer lines of code.
Leverage RPG
It includes functions that make it easy to call existing RPG programs and modules so you can leverage your investment in IBM i.
Short Learning Curve
WebSmart was developed with RPG programmers in mind, purpose built to ease their transition to web development.
Tight IBM i Integration
There is a seamless connection between ILE and DB2 during development and runtime. Our ILE web applications run 100% with maximum security and reliability.
How WebSmart Can Help You:
Rapid Development
WebSmart’s templates create the starting application and API code base and its IDE includes productivity tools that streamline development.
Leverage RPG and Your IBM i
Built with RPG programmers in mind and makes it easy to integrate existing RPG and COBOL code to leverage your investment in IBM i.
Open Source PHP
Choose between PHP and ILE editions. PHP is a popular open-source language that helps attract new developers.
Strategic Applications
Extend your ERP and develop desktop and mobile web applications for any business need (B2B order entry, eCommerce, invoicing, inquiries and more).
Multi Platform
Provides the flexibility to create IBM i or multiplatform (Windows, Linux, Unix) web applications over DB2, MySQL, Oracle or MS SQL data.
World-Class Tech Support
Our tech support team is consistently rated one of the best. You get unlimited support for the life of your support agreement and during your evaluation.
Flexible, Affordable Web Development for IBM i, Windows, and Linux
Accelerate RPG, PHP, and API development with responsive templates and deliver a modern, accessible, and competitive UX with WebSmart. Built for RPG developers, WebSmart is easy to use and integrates seamlessly with your IBM i applications.
Ask About Our Subscription Pricing
Get full access to WebSmart. Choose between the ILE or PHP Edition.
- Choose Your Edition: PHP or ILE
- Unlimited Technical Support
- Unlimited Developers/Users
- 3 Hours of Training/Onboarding
*Certain geographic exceptions may apply
Mobile-friendly IBM i Portal: Secure access to web applications
Nexus is an IBM i-hosted web portal that gives employees, vendors, and customers secure, organized access to enterprise information from their browsers.
Web Development Services
Jumpstart your IBM i web development project with the professional services bundle. 20 hours of professional services included to help with installation/ configuration, strategy & planning, wireframing, or development.
Key Technical Features
Intelligent PHP and RPG ILE templates
Responsive templates for desktop and mobile
SSL, encryption and data scrubbing
Productive IDE with syntax checker, code completion and debugger
Built-in change management and third-party integration
Tight IBM i integration and wizards to call RPG programs
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