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IBM watsonx Code Assistant Portfolio Reviews

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesInformation Technology & Services3Marketing & Advertising1

Nice code generation tool

Rating: 7 out of 10
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using IBM watsonx Code Assistant Portfolio as a coding assistant in software development projects.
We use the basic features such as automatic code generation, code documentation, translation etc.
We use it in conjunction with other AI coding assistants such as Claude.

Pros

  • Supports pretty much all major coding languages (Python, C, C++ etc.)
  • The code generated is mostly accurate and not deprecated, as it tends to happen with AI generated code
  • The documentation generation feature works well

Cons

  • IDE integration is not always optimal
  • I wish it could it could generate the code of an entire WEB site based on user specifications
  • I with there was a functionality to generate code based on design documents such as Sequence Diagrams, Database Architecture etc.

Likelihood to Recommend

I think the main features work as advertised, so it is a recommendable product overall. However, just like other AI coding assistants, you need an experienced software engineer in your team to verify, edit and integrate the code generated.
This is not something that will replace software engineers, at least in its current form.
VU
Verified User
Program Manager in Product Management (Information Technology & Services company, 5001-10,000 employees)
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IBM watsonx Code Assistant Portfolio
1 year of experience

Mainframe Transformation Made Easy

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

To modernize the application quickly and efficiently without compromising performance

Pros

  • Analyse
  • Modularization
  • Code generation

Cons

  • calling parameters for generated code
  • detailed test cases

Likelihood to Recommend

Converting batch COBOL
VU
Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology (Information Technology & Services company, 10,001+ employees)
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IBM watsonx Code Assistant Portfolio
2 years of experience

Improves automation with our org

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It allows us to improve automation capabilities within our organization. It address our multiple business automation related concerns and smoothens the workflow. Creating ansible playbooks requires very deep knowledge of autmoation but IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Red Hat Ansible Lightspeed has simplified it to a great extent

Pros

  • Natural Language Code Genretion
  • Extensive Playbook Generation
  • Contextual maintenance and code maintenance

Cons

  • Incomplete code generation
  • Errors in large codebox

Likelihood to Recommend

We automate multiple tasks at a single go, using their chat style interface, we give large promts and it executes easily
VU
Verified User
Manager in Marketing (Marketing Advertising company, 51-200 employees)
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IBM watsonx Code Assistant Portfolio
2 years of experience

IBM watsonx code assistant for Z boosts mainframe modernization with AI

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We need to update our applications regularly to keep up with how business is done nowadays and also want to move some of our applications to Java over time because we have a lot of old COBOL code and it's hard to make our applications work well with today's system but it uses AI to change COBOL code into Java, much easier and faster. For specific, well-defined COBOL modules, I can utilize the AI-powered translation to generate a Java equivalent and for critical sections within the chosen programs, watsonx Code Assistant suggests refactoring options. I evaluate these suggestions and apply the ones that enhance code structure and clarity while preserving functionality.

Pros

  • It can automatically revamp specific parts of the COBOL code and very useful when we want to maintain the existing codebase but improve its structure. I can highlight a block of COBOL code and use Watsonx Assistant to suggest ways to simplify and optimize it.
  • Legacy codes, mostly written in COBOL, are cryptic and difficult to understand. Watsonx Assistant analyzes the code and provides insights into its functionalities and dependencies. A great help when working on older applications where understanding the codebase is crucial.
  • A step-by-step approach to modernize our applications slowly and steadily, so that we can control the process better. I don't have to change everything at once. Instead, I can focus on specific COBOL modules and automatically convert them to Java.

Cons

  • It would be better if it could handle complex logic and reorganize critical code more effectively. Like any modernization tool, WatsonX Code Assistant for Z also finds it hard to deal with complicated and highly customized code structures.
  • A simpler and easy to use interface will surely help developers of all skill levels especially, for those who are new to the tool and want to use it more easily and effectively. UI needs an uplift and refinement. I think it's a bit complicated to use right now.
  • There's already an extension available for Visual Studio Code. If we can integrate it with other commonly used IDEs for mainframe development and with version control systems like Git, it will be really helpful for developers. They can easily track changes suggested by the assistant.

Likelihood to Recommend

Legacy applications can sprawl over years of development. I've witnessed the struggle to maintain ageing COBOL applications. Watsonx can automate repetitive tasks like generating boilerplate code or basic functionalities and it understands the code and then refactors it and even translates it to Java to migrate applications to a more modern language. It also can automatically generate basic test cases, accelerating the development cycle and as a force multiplier.
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Deep Mukherji
Sr. Director-Delivery Head in Information Technology at Wipro Digital (Information Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees)
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IBM watsonx Code Assistant Portfolio
2 years of experience
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