Overcoming Legacy COBOL Challenges with BMC AMI DevX Code Insights

Learn how to overcome mainframe modernization challenges in this 26-minute conference presentation from Tech Field Day, where BMC Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm introduces innovative solutions for managing complex COBOL applications. Explore how AMI DevX Code Insights transforms legacy system maintenance with features like structure charts, logic flow analysis, and data flow visualization. Discover modern tools that break down monolithic programs into manageable components, including a runtime visualizer for mapping program interactions and an ABEND history feature for error tracking. Gain insights into the integration of AI capabilities that translate COBOL code into plain English, making legacy systems more accessible to contemporary developers. Understand how these advanced tools are revolutionizing mainframe development, ensuring the continued evolution of COBOL applications while addressing the common hesitation to modify established systems. Recorded at SHARE Kansas City 2024, this presentation demonstrates practical approaches to modernizing mainframe development practices and bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern development methodologies.