Development Platforms Eclipse / RAD / RDz
In the future, the application development process will require the availability of a system that is flexible and capable of adapting itself quickly to changes in technology and individual needs. Up till now the use of most proprietary tools required a high conversion cost if basic features had to be changed. The redundant data management resulting from the practice of using a multiplicity of successive tools that failed to complement each other consistently led to large problems.
The open-source-platform Eclipse makes basic functionality available for application development, and, with the use of plug-ins, makes it possible to achieve a complete level of desired functionality (tool integration).
The platform Rational Application Developer (RAD) made available by IBM as an Eclipse enhancement, provides support for several areas, e.g.
- the development of HTML, XML, Java, JSP, Servlets, Enterprise JavaBeans and Webservices.
- integrated test environment, debugger
- code generator EGL (informix support)
- integrated build processes
- team development environments for CVS and Rational ClearCase
At the same time, additional functionalities (plug-ins) are available from a multiplicity of software producers. We at SoforTe will support you in the selection, the employment and the development of plug-ins Ask us about our experiences with daily projects. You will find detailed information here.
Furthermore, the platform Rational Developer for System z (RDz) provides functionality for the integrated development of host system applications, e.g.
- the development of COBOL and PL/I programs
- development for the target systems IMS and CICS
- generator (EGL - Enterprise Generation Language) to create JAVA and COBOL applications
At the same time, many software producers also offer supplementary plug-ins. We will gladly advise you and work with you to develop your individual solutions. In addition the SoforTe TAURUS framework supports an easy way to integrate in-house and 3rd party tools in RDz.
Please obtain additional information on the IBM page or contact us directly.
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