Dependency Based Build
A modern build solution for z/OS that offers a framework for tracking builds and supports any Git-based SCM
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Overview:
Optimize and automate dependency tracking and incremental builds
IBM® Dependency Based Build is a modern build solution for mainframe applications that optimizes and automates dependency tracking and incremental builds, enhancing DevOps efficiency for z/OS® development. It’s an advanced build system for traditional z/OS applications such as COBOL and PL/I. It manages build dependencies intelligently, streamlining development with automation and integration into modern Git-based workflows and popular DevOps tools such as Jenkins and GitLab. This stand-alone, framework-independent solution enables standardized DevOps practices across platforms, simplifying builds with a modern scripting language while helping ensure mainframe reliability.
Boosted efficiency with smart build management
Tracks and manages dependencies automatically, helping ensure that only necessary parts are rebuilt. You can use Java™ API to run tasks on z/OS, create build scripts and store reports, leading to faster, more accurate builds.
Flexible integration without lock-in
Works seamlessly with popular tools such as Git, Jenkins and VS Code, without locking you into specific platforms. Its flexibility allows easy integration with modern workflows, including support for Git migrations, while enabling control over the pipeline.
Automation for faster continuous integration
Automates tasks such as testing and quality checks based on code changes, helping ensure up-to-date builds. It fits into any CI/CD pipeline, speeding up delivery and helping ensure reliable results across different platforms.
Features:
Git-based SCM integration
IBM Dependency Based Build supports integration with any preferred Git-based source control management (SCM) system, enabling seamless management of mainframe assets in modern development workflows.
Dependency tracking and management
IBM Dependency Based Build automatically tracks dependencies between source code objects, helping ensure efficient builds by only recompiling the necessary components, reducing build times and optimizing performance.
Java API for z/OS task automation
IBM Dependency Based Build enables running z/OS tasks and running MVS and TSO/ISPF commands. This API supports automation of build processes and integrates with tools to manage dependencies and source code efficiently.
Continuous integration and tool agnostic
IBM Dependency Based Build integrates into any CI/CD pipeline, including Jenkins, Azure DevOps and GitLab CI, through its Command Line Interface (CLI). This allows teams to automate builds and tests in their existing pipelines without being locked into a specific tool.
Integration with IBM Test Accelerator for Z
IBM Dependency Based Build integrates with IBM Test Accelerator (TAZ) for z/OS. This allows developers to automate and run dynamic tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline, improving the quality and reliability of builds without the need to deploy artifacts to target environments.
Build report management and open toolchain flexibility
IBM Dependency Based Build stores detailed build reports, provides insight into the build process and integrates with open toolchains such as GitLab and Jenkins. It does all these without requiring specific source code managers, giving teams flexibility and control over their development environments.
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Specifications:
Before you install IBM Dependency Based Build be sure that the following system requirements are met:
IBM Dependency Based Build is a Java API and application that supports both Java 11 and Java 17 IBM JVMs. Before you install IBM Dependency Based Build, at least one of the following products must be installed and operational on the z/OS environment where IBM Dependency Based Build is to run:
- Program Number 5655-DGJ – IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, 11.0
- Program Number 5655-UA1 – IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, 17.0
Pricing Notes:
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