Just in time for the spooky season, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) 16.0.3 has brewed up some seriously wicked upgrades and enhancements, ready to spook those bugs away from your code. So, cozy up, grab your IBM Redbook, and get ready to be truly bewitched! Be sure to explore the rest of the Aqua products lineup to discover what other exciting updates await!
IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition (IDzEE) 16.0.3
IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition 16.0.3 – a component of IBM Application Delivery Foundation for z/OS (ADFz) – has some significant updates that will enhance your productivity and provide a 'Bring Your Own IDE' (BYOI) experience that's as smooth as a warm, spiced cider on a crisp autumn night. So along with IDz 16.0.3, you'll get:
Once you're ready to take that leap of faith, explore our guide Migrating to Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition or Application Delivery Foundation for z/OS for comprehensive instructions on seamlessly transitioning from the base Developer for z/OS.
Spooktacular Showcase: come see IDz Features in Action!
Join our webinar to explore the transformative power of ZUnit, making test automation a breeze with scalability improvements, enhanced error resolution, and expanded configuration options. Plus, delve into the upgraded Db2 Database Tooling, featuring a new SQL editor, SQL Formatter, catalog exploration, and a wealth of data exploration features. Don't miss your chance to experience the future of developer tools.
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Db2® for z/OS Development: A Pumpkin Patch of Possibilities
In this update, several significant improvements and enhancements have been introduced in IDz, including:
- New SQL Editor: A feature-packed SQL editor combines source code editing capabilities with Db2 for z/OS Development tools, offering SQL formatting options, bracket matching, code folding, and more. It also introduces z/OS File System Mapping for file transfer characteristics.
- Edit Table Data: Users can now edit table data in the Remote System Details view for database tables with primary key or unique constraints.
- Preference Export/Import: Preferences for Db2 for z/OS, SQL Formatter, and EXEC SQL Statements can be exported and imported.
- Push-to-Client Support: The push-to-client feature is now compatible with Db2 for z/OS connections.
- Overall Improvements: Several functions have been improved, such as table data sorting and query filtering in the Remote System Details view, support for Show Execution Status for parent items, enhanced catalog navigation, and more.
These enhancements provide a more robust and user-friendly experience within IDz, offering improved SQL editing, data management, preference handling, and additional features to streamline your workflow.
Documentation: The Spellbook of Spooky Wisdom
The IBM Documentation has undergone a reorganization to align with the development process and highlight commonly accessed topics. This change doesn't impact the Wazi documentation but ensures that any altered topic links are mapped to their new location, preserving user bookmarks.
Editors: Eerie Code Concoctions
The following improvements have been made in our editors:
- For COBOL and PL/I, real-time syntax checking and content assist have been introduced for new EXEC CICS® API calls in the CICS 6.2 Beta release.
- A new HLASM Editor using the Language Server Protocol, accessible via a right-click on an HLASM source file.
- In the REXX Editor, a new tab in local and remote property groups allows users to input information for resolving local and remote include files. There's also a new Preferences page to configure margins, tab stops, and a column indicator line for a more tailored experience.
ZUnit (z/OS Automated Unit Testing Framework): Enchanting Code Delights in Testing
- The Test Case Editor now features a Number of Records row for easy verification and editing of record counts.
- Users can now easily filter .jcl files when searching for JCL files while recording test case data for batch programs.
- ZUnit sample programs have been improved with new designs and workflow changes.
- Scalability enhancements have been implemented to handle larger layouts and arrays more efficiently.
Property Groups: Ghoulishly Good Configurations
The z/OS IDE now offers enhancements for generating property groups from ZAPP files in z/OS projects, as well as the ability to create ZAPP files from property groups. This allows for more efficient management of local copy, include, and macro libraries in both local and remote property groups with support for global patterns. For additional details on ZAPP files and property groups, refer to the documentation on exporting and importing from a ZAPP file.
Remote Connection Emulator: Transmitting Digital Shadows on the 3270
On Windows, the Remote Connection Emulator empowers you with seamless text manipulation, offering robust Copy, Cut, and Paste capabilities.
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