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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

Learning a foundational language shouldn't require a high barrier to entry. Rocket® Visual COBOL® Personal Edition is a free, academic-use development environment designed for students and professionals eager to learn COBOL development. We give you the tools to build your skills at no cost, so you can focus entirely on your education and career growth. By integrating natively with the modern IDEs you already know—like Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and Eclipse—we make learning intuitive and accessible. - Master COBOL using a free, one-year student license built specifically for education. - Write, compile, and debug code effortlessly within familiar modern IDEs. - Combine COBOL projects with C# and Java using our robust .NET and JVM support. Whether you are a new developer building core skills or an experienced programmer exploring modernization, we empower your growth. Download your free edition and start coding today.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

.NET No 
C# No 
COBOL No 
Eclipse IDE No 
IBM Z Yes 
IBM z/OS Connect Yes 
Java No 
Visual Studio No 
Visual Studio Code No 

Integrations

.NET Yes 
C# Yes 
COBOL Yes 
Eclipse IDE Yes 
IBM Z No 
IBM z/OS Connect No 
Java Yes 
Visual Studio Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 

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 Yes 
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 Yes 
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

Rocket Software

Founded

1990

Country

United States

Website

www.rocketsoftware.com/en-us/products/cobol/visual-cobol-personal-edition

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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