IBM Business Developer

Product Overview
​IBM Business Developer provides built-in service constructs and a facility for service generation, allowing business-oriented developers to create service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications without extensive training. It creates Enterprise Generation Language (EGL) services, automates generation of web services from EGL and deploys EGL to IBM CICS® servers, IBM IMS™ (Information Management System) and the IBM i platform. It allows developers to leverage existing development skills by working within the familiar Eclipse-based environment.
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IBM Business Developer compiles Enterprise Generation Language (EGL) code into COBOL, Java, and JavaScript, allowing it to be deployed to a wide variety of environments (enterprise systems, application servers, web browsers). Frees developers to focus on business problems rather than the details of the target runtime platforms and associated middleware. Ideal for business-oriented development teams that value ease of learning and need to quickly deliver modern applications and services.

IBM Business Developer is specifically designed for EGL development which integrates with other   IDEs. Built on Eclipse platform which provides a common, integrated workbench for Web, Web 2.0, Mobile, Text UI, and SOA development.

​Development and Deployment

Enterprise Generation language (EGL)Enterprise Generation Language (EGL) is a programming language and supporting technology that simplifies software development. EGL enables developers to focus on the business problem rather than addressing detailed aspects of software technology.

​Features Spotlights
Simple Service creation: IBM Business Developer is an Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE) that simplifies the development of Web 2.0, mobile, service-oriented architecture (SOA) and traditional applications using the Enterprise Generation Language (EGL). Developers can deliver Web 2.0 and mobile applications and services without having to master Java and SOA programming. Developers can create, test and debug EGL applications while generating Java, JavaScript or COBOL code for deployment.

Multiplatform deployment: This software supports development and deployment of traditional green screen applications for IBM i and IBM z Systems®. It supports development and deployment of services to IBM WebSphere® Application Server on multiple platforms. IBM Business Developer allows developers to work within the familiar Eclipse-based environment, leveraging existing development skills.

Transforms EGL source: This software uses a single, high-level language for streamlined development of the business application. It generates different languages for a single application, such as JavaScript for an application user interface and Java or COBOL for the application back end. This software increases productivity and reduces the technology learning curve to improve business agility and competitiveness.

Extensible platform: IBM  Business Developer extends existing IT assets and provides the extensibility, scalability and productivity features of an Eclipse-based platform. It integrates with IBM  Developer for z Systems, IBM  Developer for i, and IBM Software Architect, and integrates with IBM Team Concert™ for advanced configuration, source control and change management.

Business Developer is a trademark of IBM Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions, and are used under license.

Indrajit Nadgir
​Dev Manager , Products & Platforms