RPGLE Outbound Webhooks for IBM i

Engine Features

• Real-time outbound webhook dispatch from DB2 for i database triggers and events.
• Native RPGLE implementation that sends HTTP POST requests to external cloud APIs.
• Event streaming from INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE operations on tracked tables.
• Automatic JSON payload construction from database row changes and custom data.
• Retry logic with exponential backoff for failed webhook deliveries.
• Delivery tracking and logging for operational visibility and debugging.
• Configurable endpoints, headers, and authentication for different target systems.

Business Benefits

• Native RPGLE event streaming with no middleware, message queues, or ETL tools required.
• Real-time integration delivery from IBM i to cloud systems and modern APIs.
• Lower total cost of ownership by eliminating external integration platforms.
• Faster time-to-market for event-driven integration workflows.
• Better reliability through built-in retry mechanisms and delivery tracking.
• Direct database-to-API streaming reduces latency and complexity.

Common Use Cases

• Streaming order creation and fulfillment events to e-commerce platforms and logistics APIs.
• Dispatching inventory changes to warehouse management systems and supplier portals.
• Notifying CRM and customer service platforms of account updates and support tickets.
• Sending payment and invoice events to accounting systems and payment processors.
• Broadcasting master data changes to downstream applications and cloud data warehouses.
• Triggering external workflows from IBM i business logic and database updates.

Implementation Overview

The RPGLE Webhooks engine provides a complete outbound event streaming infrastructure for IBM i. It monitors database changes through triggers or scheduled jobs, constructs webhook payloads, handles HTTP delivery with retries, and maintains delivery logs for operational tracking—all in native RPGLE without external dependencies.