You may already know that the Java standard libraries cover a wide range of functions. In addition to that, the Java community offers a very extensive range of open source libraries, so tapping into these libraries is key to enriching the functionality of your RDMLX app. Since these libraries are open source, you can generally use them without having to pay. Beware, however, that some license types require your software to also be open source, so make sure you read the license terms before you start.
The goal of this tutorial is to demonstrate:
- How you can easily publish your Java code as HTTP service.
You are going to use the open source Tomcat web container to host your Java components
- How to consume those services from your RDMLX code (using XPRIM_HttpRequest).
The concepts introduced in this tutorial apply to both Windows and IBM i platforms, however the steps in this tutorial are for IBM i only.
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