ABAP Development Essentials: Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

"ABAP Development Essentials"

"ABAP Development Essentials" is a comprehensive guidebook designed for today’s enterprise ABAP developer, architect, or technical lead. Spanning foundational architecture through to next-generation modernization, this reference masterfully navigates the full spectrum of ABAP development in SAP environments. Readers begin with an in-depth exploration of the ABAP platform’s architecture, security frameworks, and continuous integration strategies—laying a solid groundwork for understanding the ecosystem’s complexities and critical delivery pipelines.

As the chapters progress, the book delves into modern and advanced ABAP language constructs, covering everything from procedural and object-oriented paradigms to dynamic programming, performance-aware techniques, and innovative database integration options such as Core Data Services and ABAP Managed Database Procedures. It provides practical guidance for building high-quality, scalable applications on classic and modern user interface technologies—from SAP GUI and Web Dynpro, to Fiori Elements and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model. Seamlessly integrating real-world best practices, it equips readers to interface with SAP and non-SAP systems using RFC, OData, event-driven architectures, and cloud-based services.

The journey continues through robust strategies for testing, security, and compliance—ensuring not only reliable performance but also regulatory adherence and data protection in mission-critical environments. Final chapters offer forward-looking insights on legacy system modernization, cloud-readiness, and the integration of artificial intelligence into ABAP landscapes. With expert advice on architectural patterns, DevOps, open-source collaboration, and continuous delivery, "ABAP Development Essentials" stands as an authoritative reference for professionals seeking to master enterprise-grade ABAP development for today and tomorrow.