Gap Analysis: CA Endevor vs. IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB)

1. Version Control and Source Management

Feature	CA Endevor	IBM DBB	Gap Analysis
Version Control	Integrated, proprietary version control	External version control (e.g., Git)	Migration to an external VCS may be required.
Branching and Merging	Limited branching capabilities	Full branching and merging via Git	Improved with Git, may need developer training.
Code History	Proprietary history tracking	Git provides detailed commit history	Migration of historical data may be complex.

2. Build and Compilation

Feature	CA Endevor	IBM DBB	Gap Analysis
Build Automation	Customizable build processes	Scripted builds using Groovy, and other JVM languages	Shift to scripting languages and tools.
Dependency Management	Manual or scripted	Automated dependency resolution	Enhanced automation, but requires setup.
Build Triggers	Event-driven or manual	Event-driven via Git hooks or CI/CD tools	Consistency maintained, but tool change needed.

3. Deployment and Release Management

Feature	CA Endevor	IBM DBB	Gap Analysis
Deployment Automation	Integrated deployment functionalities	External tools (e.g., Jenkins, UrbanCode)	Need for integration with external tools.
Approval Workflows	Integrated approval processes	External tools for approvals	Workflow may need to be replicated externally.
Rollback Capabilities	Built-in rollback functionalities	Managed via external tools	Additional configuration needed for rollbacks.

4. Integration and Extensibility

Feature	CA Endevor	IBM DBB	Gap Analysis
Integration with DevOps Tools	Limited, with some support for Jenkins, etc.	Extensive, including Jenkins, Git, etc.	Improved DevOps integration, setup required.
APIs and Extensibility	Limited API capabilities	Rich set of REST APIs	Enhanced extensibility with APIs.
IDE Integration	Basic integration with mainframe IDEs	Integration with modern IDEs (e.g., VS Code)	Potential for improved developer experience.

5. Reporting and Monitoring

Feature	CA Endevor	IBM DBB	Gap Analysis
Reporting	Built-in reporting capabilities	External tools for reporting (e.g., Splunk)	Need for integration with external reporting.
Monitoring	Basic monitoring tools	Enhanced monitoring via external tools	Potential for improved monitoring capabilities.

6. Security and Compliance

Feature	CA Endevor	IBM DBB	Gap Analysis
Access Control	Integrated, granular access control	Managed via external systems (e.g., LDAP)	Similar, but requires external setup.
Audit Trails	Comprehensive audit trails	Detailed audit trails via Git	Improved with Git, but requires setup.
Compliance Support	Built-in compliance features	External tools and processes	Compliance maintained, needs configuration.

Summary of Key Gaps and Considerations

1. Version Control Transition: Moving from Endevor's integrated version control to Git will require significant changes in processes and possibly training for developers.
2. Build and Automation: Transitioning to DBB's scripting-based build processes (e.g., Groovy) will necessitate new skills and setup.
3. Deployment Processes: External tools for deployment (e.g., Jenkins, UrbanCode) will need to be integrated and configured.
4. Integration with Modern DevOps Tools: DBB's extensive support for modern DevOps tools provides opportunities for improved workflows but will require new integrations.
5. Reporting and Monitoring: Existing reporting and monitoring tools might need to be replaced or supplemented with new solutions.
6. Security and Compliance: Similar security capabilities can be achieved, but they will need to be set up in external systems.