SAP development and programming languages

SAP development tools are often essential in getting the most from an SAP system. Read SAP programming tips and expert advice on how to customize, configure and extend applications and stay up on the important news about key SAP development tools such as SAP NetWeaver and ABAP.

November 17, 2021 17 Nov'21
SAP TechEd sets sights on hyperscalers with developer tools

SAP launched a series of developer products at SAP TechEd, including free tier access for the SAP Business Technology Platform and the low-code/no-code platform SAP AppGyver.
December 08, 2020 08 Dec'20
SAP TechEd focuses on easing app development complexity

At the virtual event, SAP unveiled low-code/no-code development tools and announced free SAP Cloud Platform access for developers to reduce the complexity of building SAP apps.
June 29, 2020 29 Jun'20
SAP Cloud Platform apps deal with pandemic problems

SAP Cloud Platform is proving to be a useful development environment for applications that address issues brought on by the pandemic.
June 18, 2020 18 Jun'20
SAP's Climate 21 program sets sights on global sustainability

At SAP Sapphire Now, SAP unveiled Climate 21, a program designed to make the intelligent enterprise more sustainable.

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How to implement DevOps for SAP Cloud Platform: 4 best practices

A successful implementation of DevOps for SAP begins with understanding several best practices. Here are four to get you started. Continue Reading
ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming)

ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) is the primary programming language supported on the SAP NetWeaver ABAP application server platform and applications that run on it, such as SAP ERP (formerly R/3), S/4HANA and CRM. Continue Reading
SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment

SAP Cloud Platform ABAP Environment is a software platform that allows SAP developers to use the ABAP language in cloud environments. Continue Reading

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Release of ABAP in SAP Cloud Platform to extend S/4HANA

ABAP's future is bright with the support of SAP technology like S/4HANA, but having ABAP in the cloud will take some adjustment, and developers may face challenges along the way. Continue Reading
French transit develops chatbot with SAP Conversational AI

The transit system in the Paris metropolitan area is tackling an AI-driven chatbot project to create an easy way for riders to access personalized information. Here's a look. Continue Reading
Building data visualization with SAP Fiori tools

Some BI developers will get by fine with features such as the Fiori Launchpad and Overview pages. Here's what's built into Fiori now, and what's on the horizon. Continue Reading

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SAP managed services weed out IT complexity at Ball Horticulture

Ball Horticultural outsourced its SAP Basis administration to Symmetry when the complexity of its SAP environment grew, but internal change management was a challenge. Continue Reading
How do the various SAP Fiori Launchpad versions differ?

The way Launchpad versions relate to each other and to SAPUI5 versions isn't intuitive, and both affect app compatibility and access to newer features, like Fiori Elements templates. Continue Reading
How can a 13-year-old configuration flaw affect SAP systems?

Cybersecurity vendor Onapsis found a 13-year-old flaw that affects nine out of 10 SAP NetWeaver systems. Learn how the flaw affects SAP systems with expert Judith Myerson. Continue Reading

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How does a design thinking methodology ensure your SAP apps work well?

Gavin Quinn of Mindset Consulting shares how SAP Fiori app developers can use design thinking and Agile methodologies to ensure applications are great for users. Continue Reading
How do you turn app designs into great SAP Fiori apps?

Gavin Quinn of Mindset Consulting shares how SAP Fiori app developers can use certain tools and strategies to turn an app design into a great SAP Fiori app. Continue Reading
How do I avoid having too many Fiori tiles?

The design rule of thumb is to keep the Launchpad tile count under 20. But what about power users who need to launch more applications? Here are several good options to try. Continue Reading