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Description

COBOL, a programming language designed specifically for business applications, has a longer history than many other programming languages, as it was established in 1959. This versatile language supports various programming paradigms, including procedural, imperative, and object-oriented approaches, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Its longevity and adaptability have allowed it to remain relevant in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Description

eXplain is a robust tool developed by PKS Software GmbH for code analysis and the assessment of legacy systems, specifically aimed at performing in-depth evaluations of legacy applications on mainframe platforms like IBM i (AS/400) and IBM Z. This software allows organizations to gain insights into their software's contents, structural integrity, and identifies components that may be retained, improved, or phased out. By importing existing source code into a standalone "eXplain server," the tool eliminates the necessity for installations on the host system, utilizing sophisticated parsers to scrutinize programming languages such as COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, Natural, RPG, and JCL, along with information pertaining to databases like Db2, Adabas, and IMS, as well as job schedulers and transaction monitors. eXplain creates a centralized repository that functions as a knowledge hub, from which it can produce cross-language dependency graphs, data-flow diagrams, interface evaluations, groupings of related modules, and comprehensive reports on object and resource usage. This enables users to visualize relationships within the code, enhancing their understanding of the software landscape. Ultimately, eXplain empowers organizations to make informed decisions regarding the future of their legacy systems.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Apache NetBeans
Atom
C
COBOL
DeepSeek Coder
Devin
FairCom RTG
IBM Power Servers
Kiuwan Code Security
Notepad++
OpenFrame
Oracle SQL Developer
Overleaf
Rexx Systems
Rocket Enterprise Suite
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition
Rpv Reports
SQL
SonarQube Server
Typora

Integrations

Apache NetBeans
Atom
C
COBOL
DeepSeek Coder
Devin
FairCom RTG
IBM Power Servers
Kiuwan Code Security
Notepad++
OpenFrame
Oracle SQL Developer
Overleaf
Rexx Systems
Rocket Enterprise Suite
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition
Rpv Reports
SQL
SonarQube Server
Typora

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

COBOL

Founded

1959

Website

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COBOL

Vendor Details

Company Name

PKS Software

Founded

1991

Country

Germany

Website

www.pks.de/en/kompetenzen/software-analyse-explain

Product Features

Product Features

Static Code Analysis

Analytics / Reporting
Code Standardization / Validation
Multiple Programming Language Support
Provides Recommendations
Standard Security/Industry Libraries
Vulnerability Management

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