Things are cooking up in Raleighwood, and I'm not talking about the heat and humidity - though my registered beautician for my hair would like to have a word about it. But anyway, as fans Raise Up for the Carolina Hurricanes’ playoff run, we’re bringing that same energy to the mainframe world with the release of IDz 16.0.7. So enough pitter patter, let's get at 'er!
IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition (IDzEE) 16.0.7
Let’s take a look at some of the highlights in IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition 16.0.7 - a key part of the IBM Application Delivery Foundation for z/OS (ADFz). This release comes bundled and storm-surged with powerful new capabilities, including:
You’re one power play away from scoring big - this detailed migration guide gives your shop everything it needs to win. From updating host configuration files to unlocking essential features, it paves the way for a smooth transition to Enterprise Edition or ADFz.
Dependency Based Build Integration
Pregame’s over and DBB hits the ice fast. The User Build wizard now opens quicker for copybook-heavy projects using cached data. And if you need a refresh? You’ve now got a new reload option in the Preferences.
Db2 for z/OS Development
It’s about to get LOUD in this house - check out the latest lineup of new features for Db2 for z/OS Development:
- Deployment of COBOL and PL/I stored procedures.
- Deployment of SQLJ stored procedures.
- Run or call stored procedures of any
LANGUAGE from source DDL.
- Run or debug stored procedures directly from the editor.
- Content Assist provides suggestions for schema, table, and column names.
- Run SQL from Java and SQLJ source files.
- Deploy User Defined Functions (UDFs).
- Apply multiple filters of the same column type in Catalog Navigation.
- Generate DDL for databases, indexes, tables, table spaces, and views.
- Improved SQL error messaging.
- Db2 connections now have the JDBC property
retrieveMessagesFromServerOnGetMessage=true set by default.
- A one-time migration will add this JDBC property to any existing connections automatically.
- Save and reload stored procedure parameter values when calling or debugging routines.
- Saved parameters from Data Studio can now be loaded when using IDz.
- Option to display result set values as plain text in the Console view.
Catch more of the action here: Developing with Db2 for z/OS.
Remote Connection Emulator
Bringing the heat third-period, RCE now supports a crisp 62x160 screen resolution. It’s a win for usability, giving you more workspace and better clarity.
Some Overtime Action
A Case Study Worth the Replay
We’re thrilled to announce a major success story from Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ)—a Git transformation case study you won’t want to miss: http://ibm.biz/ANZDevOps.
- First published case study showing developers using both IDz on Eclipse and VS Code together
- Highlights the value of Dependency Based Build (DBB)
- Showcases how the DevOps Acceleration Team (DAT) enabled their success
Have a transformation story of your own? We’d love to hear it! Reach out to your IBM contact or drop us a comment.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks for z/OS Developers
Want to get more out of IDz on Eclipse, VS Code, or the cloud? Join us Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT for a fast-paced webinar that covers:
- Latest Db2 for z/OS data tooling in IDz
- Support for debugging and deploying stored procedures
- Using IDz in browser-based IDEs like GitHub Codespaces and OpenShift Dev Spaces
Don’t miss it - sign up here to level up your z/OS development game.
That Was Fun - Now Go Ice That Shoulder From All That Rally Towel Waving