File-AID gives developers the ability to:
Effectively manage files and data across platforms
Access all standard file types regardless of record length or format for application integration
Compare data files or objects to simplify the test results validation process
Reformat files by easily modifying an existing file format instead of starting from scratch
Extract and load related subsets of data from multiple databases and files
Ensure all test conditions are met by selecting the precise application test data you need
Customize test data for a particular application and specific conditions
Automate these activities using tools you already own, such as Jenkins
The Value of File-AID
Focus more time on development
Reduce time spent locating test data
Reduce the cost of test execution runtimes
Control IT costs related to application test data creation
Enhance the productivity of your mainframe application development team
Work seamlessly in COPE virtualized IMS development and testing environments
Migrate to COBOL Version 5 and above more easily and experience the associated performance benefits