Compare MettleCI vs. TestBench for IBM i

Streamlining the delivery process of DataStage minimizes time, expenses, risks, uncertainties, and stress. Make sure every job adheres to your coding standards, or tap into MettleCI's comprehensive library of best practices. You can manage your code effortlessly through Git right from the DataStage Designer interface, eliminating the need for any command line complications. Transition your code seamlessly from Development to Production with a fully automated delivery pipeline. Ditch the sequences and let MettleCI automatically create and execute your job schedules. Trust MettleCI to manage the rigorous testing process, ensuring your builds are deployable without issues. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with no command lines, complicated configurations, or hacking involved. Simplify the testing, building, and deployment processes with an intuitive point-and-click interface that enhances productivity. In this way, you can focus on innovation rather than getting bogged down by technicalities.

Testing and managing test data for IBM i, IBM iSeries, and AS/400 systems requires thorough validation of complex applications, extending down to the underlying data. TestBench for IBM i offers a robust and reliable solution for test data management, verification, and unit testing, seamlessly integrating with other tools to ensure overall application quality. Instead of duplicating the entire live database, you can focus on the specific data that is essential for your testing needs. By selecting or sampling data while maintaining complete referential integrity, you can streamline the testing process. You can easily identify which fields require protection and employ various obfuscation techniques to safeguard your data effectively. Additionally, you can monitor every insert, update, and delete action, including the intermediate states of the data. Setting up automatic alerts for data failures through customizable rules can significantly reduce manual oversight. This approach eliminates the tedious save and restore processes and helps clarify any inconsistencies in test results that stem from inadequate initial data. While comparing outputs is a reliable way to validate test results, it often involves considerable effort and is susceptible to mistakes; however, this innovative solution can significantly reduce the time spent on testing, making the entire process more efficient. With TestBench, you can enhance your testing accuracy and save valuable resources.