2024 — what a year, amirite? For those of us here in the States (and anyone else who joins in), the holiday season is about to kick off in full swing, starting with Thanksgiving. Personally, I’m all about the food and maybe several hot toddies to keep things cozy. But for others, it’s a time to be a little more reflective: recapping what we’re thankful for, looking forward to what’s ahead in 2025, and naturally, celebrating everything we love about IBM Developer for z/OS 🦃!
Well, I’m here to make sure you’re the MVP of your holiday gathering (or at least your next team meeting) by dishing out what’s fresh and exciting in IDz 16.0.6!
And for those who missed it, last month we launched IBM Developer for z/OS 17.0, built on Eclipse 4.31 and Java 17 — a major milestone packed with exciting updates! Catch up on all the details here:
IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition (IDzEE) 16.0.6
Before diving into the main course, let’s take a moment to highlight IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition 16.0.6. As a key component of IBM Application Delivery Foundation for z/OS (ADFz), it comes bundled with these powerful tools to supercharge your development experience:
If you're ready to take your z/OS development to the next level, upgrading from the base IBM Developer for z/OS to the Enterprise Edition is as easy as (pumpkin) pie! We've prepared a detailed migration guide to help you every step of the way. From updating host configuration files to unlocking essential features, this guide ensures a seamless transition to the Enterprise Edition or ADFz.
Savor the Flavors of Db2 for z/OS Development!
A feast of enhancements for Db2 for z/OS Development? Yes, please! Designed to make your development experience smoother and more satisfying than ever - here's what's fresh on the table:
- Deployment of external SQL stored procedures.
- Debugging native and external SQL stored procedures.
- Filtering catalog navigation results by any column type.
- Importing connection profiles from IBM Data Studio.
- Generating declarations (DCLGEN).
- A toolbar for common Db2 for z/OS actions.
- Autofill of prior parameter values when re-executing a query.
- Large object support.
- Consistent feedback from query execution when no rows are returned.
- Viewing multiple result sets returned from a query.
Hungry for more details? Check out the full guide on Developing with Db2 for z/OS.
Raise a Toast to Easier Remote Connections!
Just like pairing the perfect wine with your meal, we've made it easier to pair your LU names with your Remote Connection Emulator (RCE) profiles!
Previously, specifying an LU name in RCE required a trip to the configuration file. Now, thanks to your feedback, we’ve added a convenient GUI field for entering LU names directly into your Remote Connection Emulator profile.
For those using remote systems with Telnet server configurations, this enhancement adds flexibility and simplifies the setup. No more manual file edits — just enter your LU name, and you're ready to go!
A Decade of DevOps Excellence: The DevOps Dozen Awards!
This season, as we reflect on what we’re grateful for, let’s also take a moment to celebrate the leaders and innovators shaping the DevOps community. For the past 10 years, the DevOps Dozen Awards have honored the most outstanding contributors in the field, and this year is no different!
We’re proud to share that IBM’s video series, Day in the Life of a Mainframe Developer Using Git Workflow, is featured as our entry in this year’s awards! This series showcases the powerful workflows available to mainframe developers leveraging Git. Whether you're voting or just curious, take a moment to watch and get inspired!
Public voting is now open until December 31, 2024, so grab your favorite Thanksgiving beverage (perhaps a nice spiced cider?) and make your voice heard!
Winners will be announced at the Predict 2024 Virtual Summit on January 9, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to support your favorite DevOps leaders and tools!
Vote now for the DevOps Dozen Awards 2024!
🍷 Here's to Another Year of Collaboration and Success! 🥂