Xpediter is Compuware’s mainframe application interactive debugging tool. It also offers code coverage for mainframe application analysis.
Xpediter enables developers to get into an interactive test session with minimal effort and quickly move applications into production with greater confidence.
With Xpediter, developers can:
- See and control source code execution line by line
- Fully understand what each individual instruction is doing
- See and control all data variables within a test session
- Resolve production abends without impacting program logic or risking data corruption
- Monitor and control execution with added flexibility
- Use Code Coverage to view documented proof that code has been executed
- Trap transactions initiated by a remote source or a non-terminal task
- Gain full control of testing
- Create conditions during test to ensure execution of all code in a program
- Work alongside other developers who are debugging application code in the same or different logical IMS systems through Xpediter’s integration with COPE IMS virtualization technology
Endevor is a robust tool for managing source code, coordinating unit and system tests, controlling lifecycle and version of mainframe applications, and automating compilation processes. It ensures source-executable code integrity and tracks software promotions and sales operations.
Endevor offers stability, ease of use, and comprehensive management for mainframe code control and data migrations. Key features include customization capabilities, controlled access to source management, and integration within Enterprise DevOps. Tools like ACM Component Monitor, Bridge for Git, and modern web services support dynamic environments and parallel development efforts while custom JCLs/PROCs ensure validation of standard names. However, improvements are needed in integration with other products, particularly Zowe, and enhanced scalability and parallel development support.
What are Endevor's key features?
- Customization: Tailored JCLs/PROCs for environment-specific needs
- ACM Component Monitor: Monitors and manages application components efficiently
- Bridge for Git: Facilitates integration with Git repositories
- Enterprise DevOps Integration: Ensures seamless DevOps workflows
- Parallel Development Support: Allows multiple development streams
- Modern Web Services: Supports dynamic environments
What benefits should users look for in the reviews?
- Stability: Reliable performance in managing mainframe applications
- Ease of Use: User-friendly interface for efficient management
- Comprehensive Management: End-to-end control of code and data migrations
- Security: Ensures the integrity and security of source code
- Controlled Access: Granular access control for source management
Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail rely on Endevor to streamline their mainframe application development. The tool aids in complying with strict regulatory requirements by providing audit and security functionalities. The complex setup and implementation process are offset by the significant efficiencies gained in a controlled and secure development environment.
