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Description

IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition is an enterprise-grade development environment built to support modern application development and DevOps practices on IBM z/OS systems. The platform offers a powerful set of Eclipse-based and Visual Studio Code-based tools for creating, maintaining, and debugging applications written in languages such as COBOL, PL/I, HLASM, REXX, Java, and C/C++. It is designed to modernize traditional mainframe development by integrating cloud-enabled workflows, Git-based version control, automated deployment pipelines, and CI/CD processes. Developers can choose between Eclipse, VS Code, or browser-based environments depending on their preferred workflow and skill level. The platform includes advanced debugging tools that support multiple interfaces, including VS Code, Eclipse, and 3270 environments for flexible application analysis and troubleshooting. IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition also provides code analysis tools such as ZCodeScan for vulnerability detection and code coverage reporting to improve software quality and compliance. Its cloud-enabled development capabilities allow teams to collaborate remotely through browser-based coding environments and scalable infrastructure. The solution integrates with IBM Dependency Based Build and Wazi Deploy to support automated builds and deployments across enterprise environments. Organizations can standardize parallel development processes using Git or traditional library management tools like IBM Engineering Workflow Management and CA Endevor. The platform is designed to improve developer productivity, accelerate modernization initiatives, and create a strong foundation for AI-enhanced mainframe development workflows.

Description

Our advanced AI reasoning engine expertly traverses and examines the complexities found in the vast amounts of code that comprise your applications. Developers are empowered to quickly locate the specific code they need. To effectively oversee, modify, or integrate the COBOL applications that are fundamental to your organization, it is essential to grasp every business process, data element, and decision-making factor embedded within your code. Colleague converts your code into a crucial repository of knowledge using our logic-driven reasoning engine. In contrast to generative AI, our technology is both accurate and understandable. Additionally, you can investigate and contrast various scenarios by adjusting parameters in real-time, ensuring you never feel overwhelmed during the process. This capability allows for a deeper understanding of the potential impacts of changes, fostering informed decision-making.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

COBOL No 
IBM Z Yes 
IBM z/OS Connect Yes 

Integrations

COBOL Yes 
IBM Z No 
IBM z/OS Connect No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/developer-for-zos

Vendor Details

Company Name

Phase Change Software

Founded

2005

Country

United States

Website

phasechange.ai

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

DevOps

Approval Workflow No 
Dashboard No 
KPIs No 
Policy Management No 
Portfolio Management No 
Prioritization No 
Release Management No 
Timeline Management No 
Troubleshooting Reports No 

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

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