ABAP RESTful Programming Model: ABAP Development for SAP S/4HANA

Modern ABAP development for SAP S/4HANA

ABAP RESTful Programming Model: ABAP Development for SAP S/4HANA brings together the core pieces of modern SAP application development in one practical guide. Stefan Haas and Bince Mathew focus on the ABAP RESTful programming model and show how it fits into real-world work with SAP Fiori, OData, core data services, and service consumption.

The book is written for developers who want a clearer path through the newer SAP development stack. Rather than treating each topic in isolation, it connects architecture, development concepts, UI exposure, and application behavior in a way that reflects how RAP is used in practice.

What the book covers

• SAP S/4HANA architecture and the development landscape around it
• The design-led development process for SAP Fiori apps
• ABAP RESTful programming concepts and service creation
• Core Data Services views, annotations, and behavior implementation
• List report, object page, and overview page application patterns
• User interface extensions, testing, and continuous integration

A practical path through RAP

One of the strengths of this title is its progression from foundations to application building. That makes it especially useful if you want to understand not just what RAP is, but how the pieces work together when developing SAP S/4HANA applications.

The material moves from concepts into implementation, including unmanaged transactional applications, virtual elements, metadata extensions, and service binding. For developers working in the SAP ecosystem, that combination of overview and hands-on structure is particularly valuable.

Who will find it useful?

This ebook is a strong fit for ABAP developers, SAP Fiori developers, and SAP professionals who need a focused introduction to the ABAP RESTful programming model. It should also be useful for teams modernizing their SAP development approach and looking for a single reference that ties together RAP, CDS, and UI development.

Why it stands out

Instead of staying at a purely conceptual level, the book gives RAP a working shape. That makes it easier to see how cloud-ready SAP applications are assembled, tested, and prepared for deployment in a modern development workflow. 💻

If you are building your understanding of contemporary ABAP development, this title offers a structured and highly relevant place to start.