Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Technical workshop covering AI-augmented code modernization for mainframe applications using BMC AMI DevX
- Hands-on labs demonstrating application health analysis, dependency mapping, and legacy code refactoring
- Integration of mainframe development workflows with modern IDEs including Eclipse and VS Code
- Designed for mainframe developers, application architects, and IT leaders responsible for legacy system maintenance
About the Workshop
BMC Software hosts this virtual technical workshop focused on applying generative AI capabilities to mainframe application modernization. The session combines live demonstrations with guided hands-on labs, allowing participants to work directly with BMC AMI DevX while engaging with BMC technical staff through interactive Q&A.
BMC was recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools, and the workshop includes discussion of future developments in this technology category.
Technical Focus Areas
The workshop addresses several interconnected challenges in mainframe modernization. Static code analysis and operational telemetry combine to help teams quantify application health and identify potential issues within complex legacy codebases. Dependency mapping provides visibility into relationships between application components, which is essential before attempting refactoring work.
Participants will learn how BMC AMI DevX integrates with Eclipse and VS Code, enabling mainframe developers to work within modern development environments rather than traditional mainframe tooling. This approach aims to make legacy systems more maintainable by applying contemporary development practices to established codebases.
Mainframe Modernization Challenges
Large enterprises with mainframe investments face ongoing difficulties understanding and maintaining applications that may span decades of development. The workshop addresses the risk inherent in modifying legacy code where documentation may be incomplete and original developers are no longer available. By combining AI analysis with operational insights, the approach aims to reduce uncertainty when refactoring code while preserving system reliability.
Who Should Attend
This workshop targets technical professionals responsible for mainframe systems in enterprise environments. Relevant roles include mainframe developers, application architects, IT managers overseeing legacy infrastructure, and directors of mainframe modernization initiatives. Solution architects evaluating modernization strategies for organizations with significant mainframe investments will also find the technical content applicable to their planning efforts.