Enhancing ABL Development: OpenEdge Sponsors VS Code Extension

The Progress OpenEdge team is now sponsoring and supporting a free OpenEdge Advanced Business Language (ABL) Visual Studio (VS) Code extension.

The extension, developed and published by Riverside Software, is offered to the Progress community free of charge.

VS Code is a free open-source code editor developed by Microsoft that combines a source code editor with powerful developer tooling.
With the addition of this extension, the OpenEdge platform will be accessible to all types of developers—new or experienced—by bringing modern, familiar tools into their workflow.

Key ABL Developer Benefits:
• Increased Productivity and Code Quality
Automates repetitive tasks, maintains consistent coding standards and catches errors early, all of which reduce development time and improve code quality.
• Improved Collaboration
Supports real-time collaboration and version control, enabling developers to work together more effectively.
• Streamlined Workflow
Makes management and execution of projects easier through integration with build systems, unit testing and other development tools.
• Customization and Flexibility
Allows developers to tailor their workspace with plugins that suit their specific needs.

Business Benefits:
1. The increased productivity of developers, facilitated by the extension, results in faster project turnaround times.
2. The extension fosters improved collaboration and communication, leading to more efficient project completion with fewer errors.
3. The resources saved can be redirected towards other strategic initiatives, further benefiting the company.

This investment empowers developers with access to the most advanced and efficient tools available.

For more information, please read the blog: https://www.progress.com/blogs/enhanc...