IDz Hidden Gems – LPEX Line Mod Annotations

When you make code changes to files – typically COBOL, JCL, or PL/I program source, IDz marks the changed line(s) with light-gray rectangles in the left  Annotations/frame area of your editor pane (See Figure 1). This Annotations area is a white vertical bar immediately to the left of the Prefix Area. Note also that the … Read more

IDz Hidden Gems – the Benefits of Bookmarks

Not everyone pounds code 8, 10, 12 hours/day – at least not all the time. And when you’re not typing you’re thinking/analyzing – and when you’re studying COBOL or PL/I (or Assembler) applications there will be occasions aplenty where you’re on the hunt for something – and need (momentarily) to go somewhere else -be it … Read more

Setup for IDz Rollout Success

High level steps The stages in a successful IBM Developer for z/OS Rollout traditionally consist of the following steps: Product work (both server and client): Installation Customization and integration: Server Client tooling: Workspace Connections Preferences Property Groups z/OS File Mapping Menu Manager Snippets/Templates Code Review Testing Function Performance (stress testing) SCM integration: Products Processes Training … Read more