z/TPF VS Code Development Extension

Welcome to the official documentation for the z/TPF VS Code Development Extension - a powerful tool that brings IBM z/TPF (Transaction Processing Facility) development capabilities to Visual Studio Code.

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Develop z/TPF applications with modern tooling and enhanced productivity.

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Overview

The z/TPF VS Code Extension provides comprehensive support for developing, debugging, and managing z/TPF applications directly within Visual Studio Code. This extension bridges the gap between traditional mainframe development and modern IDE capabilities.

Key Features

  • Syntax Highlighting: Full syntax support for z/TPF assembly language and related files
  • IntelliSense: Smart code completion and suggestions for z/TPF macros and instructions
  • Code Navigation: Jump to definitions, find references, and navigate your codebase efficiently
  • Integrated Debugging: Debug z/TPF applications with breakpoints and variable inspection
  • Build Integration: Compile and build z/TPF programs directly from VS Code
  • Remote Development: Connect to z/TPF systems and work with remote files seamlessly

📦 Installation

Learn how to install and set up the extension in VS Code

🚀 Getting Started

Quick start guide to begin developing with z/TPF

⚙️ Configuration

Configure the extension to match your development environment

Features

Explore all the features and capabilities of the extension


System Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code: Version 1.75.0 or higher
  • z/TPF System Access: Connection to a z/TPF development environment
  • Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux

Support & Community


License

This extension is distributed under the MIT License.