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What is IBM Developer for z/OS?

IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition is a modern enterprise development platform designed to help organizations accelerate application development, modernization, and DevOps adoption on IBM z/OS systems. The solution combines Eclipse-based tools, Visual Studio Code integration, browser-based development environments, and advanced debugging capabilities into a unified toolset for enterprise mainframe development. It supports a wide range of programming languages and technologies including COBOL, PL/I, High Level Assembler, REXX, Java, JCL, C/C++, and other z/OS development frameworks. The platform is built to help organizations modernize traditional mainframe workflows while integrating industry-standard DevOps practices such as Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and cloud-enabled collaboration. Developers can work within familiar interfaces like Eclipse, VS Code, or browser-based environments depending on their workflow preferences and team requirements. IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition includes advanced debugging capabilities that support full-context debugging across Eclipse, VS Code, and 3270 environments, giving developers flexible troubleshooting options for complex enterprise applications. The platform also features intelligent development tools such as smart code navigation, syntax validation, control flow diagrams, data flow analysis, and ISPF-style interfaces to improve productivity and code understanding. Security and quality assurance are strengthened through integrated tools like ZCodeScan, which identifies vulnerabilities and performs code reviews across z/OS applications. Code coverage analysis tools help teams measure application testing completeness and understand runtime behavior across executable code paths.

What is Amazon Q Developer?

Amazon Q Developer is AWS’s most capable generative AI assistant for software development, engineered to enhance productivity across every phase of the build cycle. Available as a plugin for JetBrains, VS Code, Visual Studio, Eclipse, and the command line, it brings real-time code generation, debugging, and documentation directly into the developer’s workspace. Unlike simple autocomplete tools, its agentic capabilities allow it to autonomously complete complex tasks—implementing new features, performing code reviews, running tests, and upgrading legacy applications with minimal human input. It’s deeply integrated with the AWS ecosystem, offering expertise in cloud optimization, cost management, and operational diagnostics. Teams can engage Amazon Q in Slack, Microsoft Teams, GitHub, and GitLab for seamless collaboration, architecture guidance, and incident troubleshooting. The platform also supports data-driven development, helping users build analytics pipelines and machine learning workflows using natural language prompts. Its privacy-first design ensures that proprietary content is never used to train models, while AWS IAM-based access controls maintain enterprise security standards. Internal studies report up to 80% faster development speeds and a 37% acceptance rate for multi-line code suggestions—among the best in the industry. Whether upgrading Java apps, managing DevOps pipelines, or designing AI projects, Amazon Q Developer accelerates innovation while reducing friction. With flexible deployment and perpetual free access for limited use, it’s redefining the developer experience for the AI era.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

AWS IAM Identity Center
AWS Systems Manager
Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Android Studio
CloudZero
Code With Me
DataGrip
GitLab
IBM z/OS Connect
IntelliJ IDEA
JetBrains MPS
Microsoft Teams
OpenSpec
Rider
Slack
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Code
Writerside

Integrations Supported

AWS IAM Identity Center
AWS Systems Manager
Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Android Studio
CloudZero
Code With Me
DataGrip
GitLab
IBM z/OS Connect
IntelliJ IDEA
JetBrains MPS
Microsoft Teams
OpenSpec
Rider
Slack
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Code
Writerside

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$19/month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

IBM

Date Founded

1911

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.ibm.com/products/developer-for-zos

Company Facts

Organization Name

Amazon

Date Founded

1994

Company Location

United States

Company Website

aws.amazon.com/q/developer/

Categories and Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

DevOps

Approval Workflow
Dashboard
KPIs
Policy Management
Portfolio Management
Prioritization
Release Management
Timeline Management
Troubleshooting Reports

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