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Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer

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Product Overview

Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer was designed as a PC-based IDE for developing applications targeting z/OS, web, and enterprise platforms. Its architecture included components for code editing, debugging, compiling, and deployment. It supported languages like COBOL, PL/I, Java, and web technologies.

The IDE integrated with version control systems like CVS and Subversion for team collaboration. Configuration was managed through XML-based files, allowing customization of project settings and build configurations. The IDE supported debugging applications running on z/OS, enabling developers to set breakpoints and inspect variables.

Monitoring and logging capabilities tracked the performance and health of the development environment. Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer is no longer supported. Organizations should migrate to Rational Developer for System z or IBM Developer for z/OS, which offer enhanced features and continued support.

Alternatively, modern IDEs like Visual Studio Code with Zowe extensions can provide a similar development experience. Key competitors included older versions of Visual Studio and Eclipse, but these lacked the deep z/OS integration provided by Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer at the time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer?

Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer was a PC-based integrated development environment (IDE) designed for developing applications for z/OS, web, and other platforms. It provided tools for coding, testing, debugging, and deploying applications. It supported languages like COBOL, PL/I, Java, and web technologies.

What types of applications could be developed with Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer?

Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer supported various application types, including z/OS mainframe applications, web applications (using technologies like HTML, JavaScript, and JavaServer Pages), and enterprise Java applications (using technologies like Enterprise JavaBeans). It facilitated the development of client-server applications and distributed systems.

What were the key features of Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer?

The IDE provided features such as code editors with syntax highlighting, debuggers for identifying and resolving errors, compilers for building applications, and deployment tools for deploying applications to target environments. It also included features for team collaboration, version control integration, and automated testing.

What replaced Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer?

Websphere Studio Enterprise Developer was eventually replaced by Rational Developer for System z. Rational Developer for System z offered enhanced capabilities, broader platform support, and a more modern development environment for z/OS and enterprise applications.

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