The Progress OpenEdge Developers Kit is a robust toolkit designed to empower developers at every stage of their careers. Find out how it can help you unlock new possibilities in your development endeavors.
What Is the OpenEdge Developers Kit?
The OpenEdge Developers Kit is a comprehensive suite of development tools, support and education tailored to meet the needs of professional developers and learners alike. Whether you're a seasoned programmer or just starting your coding journey, it equips you with everything you need to create reliable, secure and scalable OpenEdge applications.
Key Components of the OpenEdge Developers Kit:
- Test Development Environment: Access development tools and deployment components for testing to support the reliability and security of your applications.
- Runtime Components: Enable seamless testing and deployment with essential components like databases and application servers.
- OpenEdge-Supported Operating Systems: The kit supports various operating systems, facilitating compatibility and flexibility in your development environment.
Developer Studio for OpenEdge: Your Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Central to the OpenEdge Developers Kit is the Progress Developer Studio for OpenEdge, an Eclipse-based IDE tailored for Advanced Business Language (ABL) developers. Progress Developer Studio for OpenEdge offers a comprehensive set of tools and features to streamline the development process, including:
- Unified Environment: Seamlessly integrated tools for efficient development, testing and deployment.
- Code Assistance: Features like code completion and syntax highlighting to enhance productivity and minimize errors.
- Debugging Tools: Built-in debugger for troubleshooting and resolving issues efficiently.
- Extensions and Plugins: Customize your development environment with additional plugins and extensions to suit your workflow.
Who Is the OpenEdge Developers Kit For?
The kit caters to developers across various domains, from independent consultants to enterprise IT departments and application partners. With editions designed to meet the specific requirements of different users, the OpenEdge Developers Kit provides the flexibility and scalability needed to support diverse development projects.
This resource is a gateway to innovation, creativity and success in business application development. Whether you're embarking on a new development career or expanding your existing skill set, the kit equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive. Embrace the OpenEdge Developers Kit today and let your creativity transform the digital landscape.
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Jessica (Malakian) Newton
Progress Software empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and digital experiences with agility and ease.
Bio Overview
With over five years of experience in product marketing, Jessica has developed a strong foundation in application development and database management software. Her entire career has been at Progress, where she began as an intern in 2020 and have since contributed to multiple products, including the Progress Corticon business rules management system and others.
Jessica specializes in Go-To-Market strategy, execution and management for the Progress OpenEdge platform—leading both campaigns and new product launches, as well as content development, market and persona research and other product marketing activities. She consistently delivers results that drive customer retention and foster innovation. Her public speaking skills have been recognized, notably when she placed first in the Pi Sigma Epsilon South/Atlantic Regional Speakers Competition.
Her goal is to empower customers and partners to fully realize the value of their OpenEdge technology—enabling them to modernize, innovate, and achieve greater business impact by maximizing existing investments and seamlessly embracing new capabilities. Whether it’s migrating to the latest version of the OpenEdge applications or leveraging the Progress Data Platform, she is dedicated to showing organizations how to transform their technology into a strategic advantage. Currently, she focuses on multiple initiatives for the OpenEdge platform, including modernization, expanding the developer base, AI integration, security and more, helping customers and partners succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys writing and reading, which help her stay creative and balanced.
Areas of Expertise
- Product Marketing Strategy
- Go-To-Market Execution and Management
- Content Development
- Market and Persona Research
- Public Speaking
Credentials & Publications
- Pi Sigma Epsilon South/Atlantic Regional Speakers Competition – First Place
Connect with Me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamalakian/
- Contact Me / Request a Collaboration: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamalakian/