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Analyze IBM i SQL error logs, parse statements, and look up SQLCODE meanings.

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npx skills add https://github.com/ajshedivy/ibmi-agent-skills --skill database-application
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Skill: database-application
Source: https://github.com/ajshedivy/ibmi-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/database-application
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ajshedivy/ibmi-agent-skills --skill database-application

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Analyze IBM i SQL application behavior including error logs, statement parsing, SQLCODE lookups, and system limits to help diagnose failures and plan capacity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Error log analysis: inspect QSYS2.SQL_ERROR_LOG for recent errors with SQLCODE, SQLSTATE, statement text, and timestamps.
  • SQL analytics: parse statements to extract referenced objects, look up SQLCODE meanings, and delimit identifiers for safe dynamic SQL.
  • System monitoring: monitor SYSLIMITS to identify objects approaching size or capacity limits and plan proactive maintenance.
  • Use Case: A developer investigates a failing IBM i application by reviewing recent SQL errors, identifying the most frequent codes, and tracing referenced objects in the codebase.

Quick Start

Use the ibmi CLI to view SQL_ERROR_LOG entries and begin analyzing errors, SQLCODEs, and parsed references.

Frequently Asked Questions about database-application

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I diagnose IBM i SQL application failures from error logs?▼

To diagnose IBM i SQL failures, inspect the QSYS2.SQL_ERROR_LOG to review recent errors, extracting SQLCODE, SQLSTATE, statement text, and timestamps for root cause analysis. This reveals the most frequent error codes and failing statements to guide debugging.

What does an SQLCODE mean when debugging IBM i database errors?▼

An SQLCODE indicates the specific success or failure status of an SQL operation on IBM i. You can look up SQLCODE meanings to understand the exact nature of database errors and trace referenced objects in the codebase for resolution.

How do I check IBM i system limits for SQL capacity planning?▼

Check IBM i system limits by monitoring the SYSLIMITS table to identify database objects approaching size or capacity thresholds. This proactive monitoring helps plan maintenance and prevent capacity-related SQL failures before they impact production.

Can I parse SQL statements to extract referenced objects on IBM i?▼

Yes, you can parse SQL statements to extract referenced objects on IBM i. Statement parsing identifies the tables, views, and other database dependencies within code, which is essential for tracing object references during application debugging.

Do I need to delimit SQL identifiers for safe dynamic SQL on IBM i?▼

Delimiting SQL identifiers is necessary for safe dynamic SQL on IBM i to prevent parsing errors and naming conflicts. Identifier delimiting ensures that special characters or reserved words in object names are handled correctly during statement execution.

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