Common Europe, in collaboration with FAQ400 (Italy), is delighted to be holding its annual flagship event, Common Europe Congress, in the fashionable city of Milan offering extensive education, networking and relaxation opportunities. It’s also a great opportunity for exploring the city… so why not take a family mini-break as well.
Congress education areas targeted are IBM Power hardware, Application Development, Advanced RPG, Open Source tools and Languages, System Management, Db2 and SQL, IBM Storage, IBM i services and microservices, Security and Compliance and much more.
There will be two AIX / Linux tracks, to emphasize the Power Systems character of Common Europe. Top IBM Business Architects and industry experts have already agreed to share their knowledge on the latest announcements, customer cases as well as practical subjects.
This insightful session explores the compatibility and integration of Apache Camel, an established open-source framework, with IBMi systems. Apache Camel, known for simplifying the interconnection of various applications and systems, has a substantial track record since its inception in 2007, evidenced by its extensive community support and numerous releases. The core discussion revolves around Camel's architecture, particularly CamelContext, which is the heart of the framework, orchestrating routes, endpoints, and processors. We will briefly overview Camel's core and non-core components and their roles in facilitating efficient system integrations. The session also touches upon Camel Processors, showcasing their utility in data transformation and enrichment with concise examples. A significant focus is on the fusion of Apache Camel with Spring Boot, highlighting how this combination streamlines the creation of self-contained applications and simplifies configuration across various environments. The JT400 component's role in this integration is crucial, especially for program calls and data queue operations within IBMi. Additionally, the session will cover the SQL Component in Camel, discussing its configuration and application in executing SQL queries. The capabilities of the HTTP and REST components will also be explored, demonstrating their effectiveness in handling web requests and responses. Lastly, the session applies these concepts to a real-world scenario: leveraging Apache Camel for smart home automation, particularly in managing IoT devices through IBMi systems. This example aims to illustrate the practical and modern applications of Apache Camel in diverse technological environments. The session concludes with a lighthearted segment, humorously affirming the compatibility of Apache Camel with IBMi, symbolizing the successful and dynamic integration of these two technologies in today's digital landscape.
