Honest reviews, comparisons, and tutorials on AI tools and automation for software developers.https://prompteddev.com/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-tr2026-power-s1112/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-tr2026-power-s1112/IBM i 7.6 TR2 and 7.5 TR8 finally shipped July 24, alongside the Power S1112. Here's what's actually in it and what IBM i shops should do now.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/fresche-x-modernize-ai-review/https://prompteddev.com/blog/fresche-x-modernize-ai-review/An honest review of Fresche X-Modernize AI: what it does, the 50% faster claim, and why there's no public price to report.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-ptf-security-patching-july-2026/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-ptf-security-patching-july-2026/Six CVEs landed in one IBM i Java update this month. A practical look at ibm i ptf management and the checklist to run before the next Guide drops.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-bob-2-0-ibm-i-update/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-bob-2-0-ibm-i-update/IBM shipped Bob 2.0 on July 9. Here is what changed under the hood, what stayed the same in the Premium Package for i, and whether it moves the June verdict.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-access-client-solutions-review/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-access-client-solutions-review/An honest review of IBM i Access Client Solutions: what ACS does well, where it's still clunky, and how to get it without hitting the licensing trap.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-ai-security-2026/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-ai-security-2026/IBM i security through obscurity is dead in 2026. Here's what the Fortra and IBM X-Force data show shops need to lock down now, with AI in the mix.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/claude-sonnet-5-developers-upgrade/https://prompteddev.com/blog/claude-sonnet-5-developers-upgrade/Claude Sonnet 5 launched June 30, 2026 with near-Opus coding scores at lower prices. Pricing, benchmarks, and a real upgrade decision framework.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/claude-code-scheduled-agents-dynamic-workflows/https://prompteddev.com/blog/claude-code-scheduled-agents-dynamic-workflows/Claude Code dynamic workflows, Routines, and scheduled agents are three different things. What each does, what it costs, and when to use one.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-bob-premium-pack-review/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-bob-premium-pack-review/An honest review of IBM Bob Premium Package for i: native IBM i access, RPG-to-SQL conversion, unit tests, and whether it is worth buying yet.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/as400-migration-what-actually-happens/https://prompteddev.com/blog/as400-migration-what-actually-happens/Every AS/400 migration guide reads like a sales brochure. Here is the honest view of what really happens when IBM i shops move to modern architecture.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/last-rpg-developer-leaves/https://prompteddev.com/blog/last-rpg-developer-leaves/When the last RPG developer retires, your IBM i programs keep running. That is the trap. Here is what actually breaks, and what you can recover.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-retirement-wave-2030/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-retirement-wave-2030/IBM i runs to 2035, but your RPG developers don't. A priority-ordered plan for the IBM i developer retirement wave and what to do before 2030.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/rdi-vs-vscode-ibm-i-2026/https://prompteddev.com/blog/rdi-vs-vscode-ibm-i-2026/VS Code just surpassed RDi in usage among IBM i developers. Here's what that means for your team and which IDE you should actually be using.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/cobol-documentation-ai-guide/https://prompteddev.com/blog/cobol-documentation-ai-guide/How to use Claude, ChatGPT, and specialized tools to document COBOL code in 2026. Prompt templates, honest AI limits, and a realistic workflow for mainframe teams.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-modernization-ai-2026/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ibm-i-modernization-ai-2026/Bobcoin pricing, ARCAD MCP, Fresche, and a practical starting sequence for IBM i shops moving to AI in 2026. Honest about what works and what doesn't.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/n8n-vs-zapier-vs-make/https://prompteddev.com/blog/n8n-vs-zapier-vs-make/A direct comparison of n8n, Zapier, and Make for developers in 2026. Real pricing, workflow complexity, AI features, and a clear answer on which one fits your use case.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/best-automation-tools-for-developers-2026/https://prompteddev.com/blog/best-automation-tools-for-developers-2026/A developer's honest comparison of n8n, Make, Zapier, and Pipedream in 2026. Real pricing, real trade-offs, and a clear recommendation based on how you actually work.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/cursor-vs-github-copilot/https://prompteddev.com/blog/cursor-vs-github-copilot/A developer's honest comparison of Cursor and GitHub Copilot, features, performance, pricing, and which one you should use for real work.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/cursor-ai-review/https://prompteddev.com/blog/cursor-ai-review/An honest Cursor AI review from a developer who uses it daily. Features, pricing, Composer mode, what it's bad at, and whether the $20/month Pro plan is justified.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/best-ai-coding-assistants-2026/https://prompteddev.com/blog/best-ai-coding-assistants-2026/A working developer's comparison of the top AI coding assistants in 2026. Real pricing, real trade-offs, and a clear answer on which one to use.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/n8n-workflows-developers-2026/https://prompteddev.com/blog/n8n-workflows-developers-2026/The best n8n workflows for developers in 2026, with node-by-node architecture for DevOps, AI agents, GitHub/Jira sync, and self-hosted vs cloud cost breakdown.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/github-copilot-review/https://prompteddev.com/blog/github-copilot-review/An honest GitHub Copilot review from a developer in 2026. What it's good at, where Cursor beats it, the new usage-based billing model, and who should actually pay for it.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/codeium-vs-copilot/https://prompteddev.com/blog/codeium-vs-copilot/Codeium (now Windsurf) vs GitHub Copilot compared in 2026. Free tier, agentic features, IDE coverage, and which one to choose depending on your situation.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/n8n-review/https://prompteddev.com/blog/n8n-review/An honest n8n review for developers in 2026. Self-hosted setup, workflow builder, AI agent capabilities, pricing vs cloud alternatives, and who it's built for.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/how-to-automate-repetitive-coding-tasks/https://prompteddev.com/blog/how-to-automate-repetitive-coding-tasks/A practical guide to identifying and automating the repetitive parts of software development using AI tools and workflow automation. With real examples and tool recommendations.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/best-ai-productivity-tools-for-developers/https://prompteddev.com/blog/best-ai-productivity-tools-for-developers/The AI tools that make the work around coding faster, note-taking, project tracking, launcher utilities, and documentation. Notion AI, Linear, Raycast, and more compared.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/notion-ai-review-for-developers/https://prompteddev.com/blog/notion-ai-review-for-developers/An honest Notion AI review for developers in 2026. Custom Agents, workspace Q&A, pricing breakdown, and whether it's worth upgrading from the free tier.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/linear-vs-jira/https://prompteddev.com/blog/linear-vs-jira/Linear vs Jira compared for engineering teams in 2026. Speed, AI features, customization, pricing, and a clear verdict on which one to use based on team size and needs.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/ai-tools-for-ibm-i-developers/https://prompteddev.com/blog/ai-tools-for-ibm-i-developers/A practical guide to AI tools for IBM i and AS/400 developers in 2026. IBM Project Bob, watsonx Code Assistant, and how general-purpose AI handles RPG IV, CL, and DDS.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/raycast-review/https://prompteddev.com/blog/raycast-review/An honest Raycast review for developers in 2026. What it does, whether Pro is worth $8/month, how it compares to Alfred, and why the extension ecosystem matters.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://prompteddev.com/blog/rpg-iv-documentation-with-ai/https://prompteddev.com/blog/rpg-iv-documentation-with-ai/How to use Claude, ChatGPT, and IBM Project Bob to document RPG IV and legacy IBM i code. Prompt templates, what works, what doesn't, and a realistic assessment.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT