Modernize I5/As400 program with Java

Question

I have been given the task of modernizing my company's I5 based point of sale system. The main push is to create a friendlier interface/better data views without losing business logic.

Is there a good Java way of interacting with an interactive (non-command line) I5 program? Something alone the lines of what PHP provides with their 5250 Bridge? I'm considering using he 5250 bridge, but I'd prefer a Java base solution.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Assuming that the interactive part of the application is separable ... Why not use the Toolbox for Java to call the underlying programs directly and create a remote GUI? You can call APIs, PGMs, and CL commands remotely from Java.