Re: Disturbing rumour

[Brian Parkins <goodprophet.bp@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'll second that! A comparison of features (and where to find them) 
would be a great help.

Like Peter, I have given VS Code 4i a test drive. I'm still a novice 
learner, but I do miss the completeness and well-roundedness of RDi + 
iSphere. I can see how Code 4i will appeal to a significant portion of 
the IBM i community because a). it's free and b). it's new, exciting and 
more "technical".

However, I do wonder about long-term enhancements, (e.g. syntax checking 
for future RPG IV features) when the support community is relatively 
small. (Are we overly dependent on a small group of dedicated 
enthusiasts who will inevitably leave the community over time?)

Just a thought.
Brian.

On 26/03/2026 06:47, Peter Colpaert wrote:
> Being the geek I am, I of course gave VSCode with the IBM i extensions a go.
>
> It works but it does miss some of the nicer things in RDi (*cough iSphere).
>
> Maybe someone with more insight in VSCode could write a side-by-side
> comparison of all features of RDi and the counterpart in VSCode (or an
> indication that it's not possible over there)?
>
> Peter