(May 19, 2003) - Instantiations, Inc. today announced CodePro Express, the newest member in a family of professional software tools for Java development. CodePro Express enhances the development tools contained in IBM WebSphere Application Server-Express and the Eclipse platform. CodePro Express ensures that software developers in small and midsize companies can create high quality applications in record time and at reduced cost.

Midmarket companies have an opportunity to create a competitive advantage through technology, yet they face unique challenges that include shrinking budgets, limited development resources, and intimidating complexity. Designed to empower developers in mid-market companies to meet these challenges, CodePro Express includes code audit, metrics, design patterns, and productivity tools. It automatically checks hundreds of industry-standard audit rules and metrics as code is written. CodePro Express also offers a suite of agile development tools that accelerate the creation of Java software. Timesaving design patterns automate routine tasks and make code easier to find and understand.

CodePro Express extends the Java development tools contained in IBM WebSphere Application Server-Express and the Eclipse platform. CodePro Express adds a rich set of features to the base development environment, resulting in greater capability, and allows developers to work with the tools of their choice. CodePro products have a proven reputation for enabling organizations to speed time-to-market, deliver reliable applications, and significantly reduce costs.