AWS Transform for mainframe introduces Reimagine capabilities and automated testing functionality

This article announces new capabilities for AWS Transform for mainframe, including AI-powered Reimagine modernization pattern and automated testing functionality.

• Reimagine pattern transforms monolithic mainframe apps into modern microservices architectures
• Advanced data analysis includes data lineage and automated data dictionary generation
• Three-phase methodology: reverse engineering, forward engineering, deploy and test
• Automated test plan generation from mainframe code and business logic
• Generates JCL scripts for test data collection from VSAM and DB2 sources
• Creates execution scripts to automate testing of modernized AWS applications
• Supports IBM z/OS mainframe batch applications at launch
• Human-in-the-loop validation ensures AI-generated code reviewed by domain experts
• Core features available at no cost to AWS customers

AWS Transform for mainframe now enables organizations to completely reimagine legacy applications as cloud-native microservices while automating complex testing processes, reducing modernization timelines from years to months.