IBM watsonx code assistant for Z boosts mainframe modernization with AI
We need to update our applications regularly to keep up with how business is done nowadays and also want to move some of our applications …
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What is IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z?
IBM watsonx™ Code Assistant for Z is a generative AI-assisted product built to accelerate mainframe application modernization at lower cost and with less risk than today’s alternatives.This product provides an end-to-end application developer lifecycle that includes application discovery and analysis,…
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- A step-by-step approach to modernize our applications slowly and steadily, so that we can control the process better. I don't have to change everythin...
- It would be better if it could handle complex logic and reorganize critical code more effectively. Like any modernization tool, WatsonX Code Assistant...
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What is IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z?
IBM watsonx™ Code Assistant for Z is a generative AI-assisted product built to accelerate mainframe application modernization at lower cost and with less risk than today’s alternatives. This product provides an end-to-end application developer lifecycle that includes…
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What is IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z?
IBM watsonx™ Code Assistant for Z is a generative AI-assisted product built to accelerate mainframe application modernization at lower cost and with less risk than today’s alternatives.
This product provides an end-to-end application developer lifecycle that includes application discovery and analysis, automated code refactoring and COBOL to Java conversion. Developers can automatically refactor selected elements of an application and continue modernizing in COBOL, or selectively transform code to Java leveraging generative AI using a highly tuned state-of-the-art large language model.
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We need to update our applications regularly to keep up with how business is done nowadays and also want to move some of our applications to Java over time because we have a lot of old COBOL code and it's hard to make our applications work well with today's system but it uses AI to change COBOL code into Java, much easier and faster. For specific, well-defined COBOL modules, I can utilize the AI-powered translation to generate a Java equivalent and for critical sections within the chosen programs, watsonx Code Assistant suggests refactoring options. I evaluate these suggestions and apply the ones that enhance code structure and clarity while preserving functionality.
- It can automatically revamp specific parts of the COBOL code and very useful when we want to maintain the existing codebase but improve its structure. I can highlight a block of COBOL code and use Watsonx Assistant to suggest ways to simplify and optimize it.
- Legacy codes, mostly written in COBOL, are cryptic and difficult to understand. Watsonx Assistant analyzes the code and provides insights into its functionalities and dependencies. A great help when working on older applications where understanding the codebase is crucial.
- A step-by-step approach to modernize our applications slowly and steadily, so that we can control the process better. I don't have to change everything at once. Instead, I can focus on specific COBOL modules and automatically convert them to Java.
- It would be better if it could handle complex logic and reorganize critical code more effectively. Like any modernization tool, WatsonX Code Assistant for Z also finds it hard to deal with complicated and highly customized code structures.
- A simpler and easy to use interface will surely help developers of all skill levels especially, for those who are new to the tool and want to use it more easily and effectively. UI needs an uplift and refinement. I think it's a bit complicated to use right now.
- There's already an extension available for Visual Studio Code. If we can integrate it with other commonly used IDEs for mainframe development and with version control systems like Git, it will be really helpful for developers. They can easily track changes suggested by the assistant.
- While manual review and adjustments are still needed, it's a 50-70% reduction in manual coding. Think about it - a project estimated to take a year is done in 4-6 months.
- We've been able to introduce new features and improvements more quickly by updating our technology faster. One relevant example is we recently released an important update to our main product 45 days earlier than planned.
- It has been a smart move and it's really paid off for our company. We've cut down a lot of time we used to spend doing things manually. We now spend our resources more wisely, work faster and finish projects sooner and as a result, we've reduced our development costs by 25%.
Security is very important in the mainframe world. At Watsonx, we work in the trusted Z environment, which has strong security rules, stricter than those of other cloud-based solutions. My domain is primarily mainframe modernization and Watsonx Code Assistant for Z is specifically used to understand and work with COBOL, the language used majorly in mainframe environments, not any general-purpose language that used in various platforms. It understands the nuances of COBOL and Assembler specific to the Z environment, something crucial for my work.