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BMC AMI DevX Workbench for VS Code
Transform mainframe development with modern tooling that developers actually want to use.
Overview
Outdated mainframe tools slow developers and frustrate new hires. BMC AMI DevX Workbench for VS Code delivers intuitive, future-ready tools in the IDE preferred by developers.
50%
faster developer onboarding with modern tooling
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33%
increase in coding time per developer by eliminating administrative tasks
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240%
increase in junior developer recruitment and retention
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Accelerate developer productivity
Give mainframe developers a modern IDE experience that eliminates learning curves and shortens development. By integrating BMC AMI DevX tools in VS Code, teams can focus on delivering code instead of fighting friction.
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Reduce context switching with mainframe tools and workflows directly in VS Code.
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Use visual tools to quickly understand large, complex COBOL programs.
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Leverage GenAI-powered code explanations for instant clarity on legacy code.
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Reduce administrative overhead by 50% compared to legacy solutions.4
Attract next-generation talent
Make the mainframe accessible to developers with modern skillsets by providing a familiar, industry-standard environment. With VS Code, you can close the skills gap and shorten onboarding.
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Work in a VS code interface developers already know and prefer.
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Manage source control with Git-style workflows familiar to new graduates.
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Debug and analyze visually instead of relying on command-line tools.
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Cut training time from 9 months to 4.5 months with a VS Code experience.5
Simplify development environments
Lightweight and extensible, BMC DevX Workbench for VS Code minimizes overhead and adapts quickly to team needs.
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Install and upgrade quickly to reduce downtime.
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Add extensions instantly for rapid customization.
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Rely on a lightweight, resource-efficient architecture.
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Build on the industry’s leading IDE, chosen by 73.6% of developers.6
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I primarily use BMC AMI DevX Workbench. I'm able to view various windows in one place, which saves me time from switching to various screens/monitors. If someone has a question, I can view my job output, JCL, source, and data used rather quickly.
Bret Jones
Senior Programmer Analyst at Georgia Farm Bureau
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