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Version 3.0.0 (September 2024)

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Version 3.0.0 (September 2024)

Welcome to the Version 3.0.0 release of Zowe!

Version 3.0 introduced breaking changes and a number of new features.

Download v3.0.0 build: Want to try new features as soon as possible? You can download the V3.0.0 build from Zowe.org. Not ready yet

V3 office hours videos: Zowe held a series of V3 LTS office hours for extenders and consumers to introduce all the V3 changes. Watch the videos to learn more about the new features. Not ready yet

Breaking changes​

Zowe installation and packaging​

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Zowe Application Framework​

Zlux App Server​

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ZSS​

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Zowe Common C​

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Zlux App Manager​

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Zlux Server Framework​

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Zlux Editor​

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Basic TN3270 Display Emulator​

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Basic VT Terminal Emulator​

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Sample Angular App​

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USS Explorer​

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MVS Explorer​

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JES Explorer​

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Zowe API Mediation Layer​

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Zowe CLI​

Zowe CLI (Core)​

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Zowe CLI Imperative Framework​

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CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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DB2 Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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z/OS FTP Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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IMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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IDF Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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Zowe Explorer​

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New features and enhancements​

Zowe installation and packaging​

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  • Three

Zowe Application Framework​

Zlux App Server​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

ZSS​

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  • Two
  • Three

Zowe Common C​

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  • Three

Zlux App Manager​

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  • Two
  • Three

Zlux Server Framework​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zlux Editor​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Basic TN3270 Display Emulator​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Basic VT Terminal Emulator​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Sample Angular App​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

USS Explorer​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

MVS Explorer​

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  • Two
  • Three

JES Explorer​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zowe API Mediation Layer​

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  • Three

Zowe CLI​

Zowe CLI (Core)​

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Zowe CLI Imperative Framework​

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CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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  • Three

DB2 Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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  • Two
  • Three

z/OS FTP Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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  • Two
  • Three

IMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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  • Two
  • Three

MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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IDF Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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Zowe Explorer​

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Bug fixes​

Zowe installation and packaging​

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  • Three

Zowe Application Framework​

Zlux App Server​

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  • Three

ZSS​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zowe Common C​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zlux App Manager​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zlux Server Framework​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zlux Editor​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Basic TN3270 Display Emulator​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Basic VT Terminal Emulator​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Sample Angular App​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

USS Explorer​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

MVS Explorer​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

JES Explorer​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zowe API Mediation Layer​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zowe CLI​

Zowe CLI (Core)​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

Zowe CLI Imperative Framework​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

DB2 Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

z/OS FTP Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

IMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

  • One
  • Two
  • Three

MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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IDF Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

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Zowe Explorer​

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Conformance and release compatibility​

Backward compatibility [DRAFT CONTENT]​

Zowe V2 conformant extensions/plug-ins are not guaranteed to be compatible with Zowe V3 and therefore may not be operable. In general, plug-ins/extensions which leverage V3 APIs that have known breaking changes are at high risk of incompatibility and unpredictable results.

Recommendation: All V2 extenders test with Zowe V3, identify any issues, and disclose results to consumers to clearly indicate backward compatibility status in the extension documentation. If unable to test, clearly document as such.

Forward compatibility​

Zowe V3 conformant (planning to earn conformance) extensions/plug-ins are not guaranteed to be compatible with Zowe V2 LTS. In general, plug-ins/extensions with no known dependency on any newly introduced Zowe v2 functions are at minimum risk.

Recommendation: All V3 extenders test with Zowe V2 LTS, identify any issues, and disclose results to consumers to clearly indicate forward compatibility status in the extension documentation. If unable to test, clearly document as such.

Conformance compatibility​

Zowe V2 conformant extensions/plug-ins are likely to require changes to meet Zowe V3 conformance criteria. All extensions (regardless of V2 conformance status) must apply for V3 conformance and satisfy all required V3 testing criteria. You can find the V3 Conformance Criteria here.

Recommendation: All extenders interested in earning V3 conformance review the V3 conformance criteria, determine if technical changes are necessary, make appropriate modifications and prepare to apply for V3 conformance.

Need help? For assistance with reviewing or completing the Zowe Conformance Zowe V3 application, reach out to members of the Zowe Onboarding Squad on Slack at https://slack.openmainframeproject.org in the #zowe-onboarding channel.

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