Introducing IBM i Modernization Engine for Lifecycle Integration - Merlin

Name: Introducing IBM i Modernization Engine for Lifecycle Integration - Merlin
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Henry Vo · Tim Simon · Marcelo Avalos Del Carpio · Rohit Chauhan · Nicolae Chirea · Ravisankar Pandian · Anil Patil · Marius le Roux · IBM Redbooks

Aug 2025 · IBM Redbooks

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As part of the IBM i modernization initiative, IBM i Merlin (Modernization Engine for Life Cycle Integration) offers a fully integrated and supported suite of tools from IBM. MERLIN enables seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines and provides powerful code modernization capabilities, including fixed-to-free RPG conversion, native Git-based source control, and application impact analysisÑempowering developers with modern tools at their fingertips.

This IBM Redbook serves as a comprehensive guide to Merlin, IBM's next-generation development and DevOps platform for IBM i. It details how Merlin leverages modern technologies such as Git, Jenkins, and a browser-based Visual Studio Code IDE, all within a containerized OpenShift environment. These integrations support source control, automated build and deployment pipelines, and streamlined modernization of legacy RPG applications.

The book thoroughly explores Merlin's architecture, installation process, and strategies for migrating from traditional workflows to Git-based DevOps. It provides practical guidance for both users and administrators, along with real-world use cases that demonstrate improvements in developer productivity, collaboration, and application modernization.

Additionally, it highlights Merlin's integration with ARCAD tools for full lifecycle management and its support for both cloud and hybrid environmentsÑenabling organizations to adopt agile, scalable, and standardized IBM i development practices.

Targeted at IT professionals and planners, this guide is especially valuable for those integrating Merlin with tools like Jenkins, Git, and various IDEs via plugin support. It complements IBM's official documentation and aligns with the educational resources provided by IBM GarageTM for Systems Technical Education.

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