BMC AMI DevX Workbench for VS Code

Transform mainframe development with modern tooling that developers actually want to use.

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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Outdated mainframe tools slow developers and frustrate new hires.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

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.

  • Reduce context switching with mainframe tools and workflows directly in VS Code.

  • Use visual tools to quickly understand large, complex COBOL programs.

  • Leverage GenAI-powered code explanations for instant clarity on legacy code.

  • Reduce administrative overhead by 50% compared to legacy solutions.4

Attract next-generation talent

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.

  • Work in a VS code interface developers already know and prefer.

  • Manage source control with Git-style workflows familiar to new graduates.

  • Debug and analyze visually instead of relying on command-line tools.

  • Cut training time from 9 months to 4.5 months with a VS Code experience.5

Simplify development environments

Simplify development environments

Lightweight and extensible, BMC DevX Workbench for VS Code minimizes overhead and adapts quickly to team needs.

  • Install and upgrade quickly to reduce downtime.

  • Add extensions instantly for rapid customization.

  • Rely on a lightweight, resource-efficient architecture.

  • 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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