More agility and optimization of your own business processes with SAP CAP
SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) is a framework that simplifies the development of cloud-native applications on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). It follows the “Cloud First” principle and was developed specifically for the development of cloud-based applications. However, CAP can also be integrated into on-premise environments such as S/4HANA, particularly through APIs and integration scenarios.
CAP supports the “clean core” approach, which enables developers to make enhancements and adjustments without changing the core applications within the SAP system. The framework is based on model-driven development, whereby business logic and data structure are defined with Core Data Services (CDS). These models form the basis for the definition of database tables and their relationships and also enable the definition of business logic.
Developers can use CAP to create APIs that are provided via standardized interfaces such as OData. The application logic is implemented in programming languages such as JavaScript (via Node.js) and Java, although TypeScript is also supported. CAP handles the management of database interactions and integration into other systems.
CAP is useful in both public and private cloud environments and is particularly suitable for flexible and scalable applications. The use of Core Data Services (CDS) for modeling and OData for data access enables the creation of consistent and powerful APIs.
Developers can use CAP to efficiently define logical models and business processes and work in development environments such as SAP Business Application Studio, Visual Studio Code and other IDEs. In addition to developing new apps, functions can also be integrated into existing UI5/Fiori apps to create user-friendly interfaces.
Compared to ABAP, the traditional programming language for SAP, CAP offers a more modern, cloud-based alternative. While ABAP is used both in the on-premise world and in the cloud, CAP is specifically designed for cloud development and enables faster and more agile development.
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