IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB) is a build automation and dependency-tracking solution for z/OS application assets that supports repeatable, incremental (impact) and full builds and integrates with Git-based workflows and common CI tools.
Published Oct 13, 2026
| Starting Price | Not publicly listed (quote-based common) | Not publicly listed (quote-based common) | Not publicly listed (quote-based common) |
| Most appropriate for | z/OS teams updating build processes and implementing incremental/impact builds with Git and CI | Organizations needing an established mainframe SCM/change-management suite | Organizations seeking integrated mainframe DevOps and SCM workflows |
| Key capability focus | Dependency tracking and impact builds; integration points for Git/Jenkins/GitLab/VS Code | Mainframe SCM governance, auditing, and lifecycle management | Integrated DevOps workflow and SCM features for mainframe change and release management |
| Key limitations | Implementation and scripting effort; pricing transparency | Can be heavyweight and oriented to legacy promotion models | Enterprise procurement and platform coupling considerations |