IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python 3.13 is a port of the open-source Python Software Foundation (PSF) community 3.13 release. It is a 64-bit XPLINK application with enhancements for EBCDIC support. This popular Python open-source language helps you take advantage of z/OS platform to accelerate business transformation and modernization by enabling powerful frameworks for Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML), DevOps, and automation. The planned availability date is November 15, 2024.
What's new in the IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python 3.13
Enabled for the IBM z/OS Container Platform
Open Enterprise SDK for Python 3.13 is now enabled in the z/OS Container Platform. This establishes a development environment that streamlines Python deployment, scalability, and management in a containerized environment.
Added to z/OS 3.1 as a bypassable requisite
IBM announced the addition of Open Enterprise SDK for Python along with IBM Z Open Automation Utilities (ZOAU) and IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS to z/OS 3.1 as bypassable requisites as of July 1st, 2024. This helps IBM Z clients adopt these emerging technologies to accelerate their mainframe modernization strategies. These offerings are now available at a no-charge license and with no-charge Software Subscription and Support (S&S).
Features from the Python community (see details in What’s new in Python 3.13)
Python introduces a new interactive interpreter
Python now uses a new interactive shell by default that supports many new features
A paste mode for easier pasting large blocks of code
Improved error messages
Standardized code execution scopes
New typing features
Use Cases for Open Enterprise SDK for Python
Leverage extensive Python ecosystem of modules, packages, and framework to accelerate delivery of new applications and adoption of z/OS capabilities
Access z/OS resources and system programming with Z Open Automation Utilities to utilize existing infrastructure and interact with other utilities such as datasets, JCL, etc.
Combine Python and Red Hat Ansible Certified Content for IBM Z to leverage existing JCL, REXX and z/OSMF assets in Ansible playbooks to transform z/OS software deployment and system operations.
Perform advanced data analysis using Python AI Toolkit for IBM z/OS and PyPI repository for Python packages on the IBM Z platform where most business data is stored
How to obtain IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python?
IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python is available for no license charge through Shopz (5655-PYT) for the SMP/E format, or you can download the pax format here.
IBM Software Subscription and Support for Open Enterprise SDK for Python (5655-PYS) is available at no charge with your order through Shopz.
Supporting Links:
IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python product page overviews the benefits, features and useful links. For additional information on installation, troubleshooting and packages included in this offering, visit the IBM Documentation. Watch the demos and tutorials in the dedicated media center playlist.
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