Introduction

SAP UI5 Application Development: A Hands-On Approach is designed to provide participants with the skills needed to develop dynamic, responsive, and high-performance SAP FIORI applications using SAP UI5. This course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, allowing participants to build real-world applications from scratch. By covering both fundamental and advanced concepts, the course prepares developers to use SAP UI5 to create modern, user-friendly applications that integrate seamlessly with SAP backends. Whether you’re new to SAP UI5 or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this course will help you master the core techniques necessary for successful UI5 application development.

Prerequisites of SAP UI5 Application Development

Before starting this course, participants should have:

1. Basic understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
2. Familiarity with SAP FIORI design principles and guidelines.
3. Experience working with SAP Web IDE or SAP Business Application Studio (recommended but not mandatory).
4. Knowledge of RESTful services, OData services, and JSON for data exchange is a plus.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to SAP UI5
   1.1 What is SAP UI5?
   1.2 Key Concepts and Architecture
   1.3 Introduction to SAP FIORI and its Role in UI5 Development
2. Setting Up the Development Environment
   2.1 Overview of SAP Web IDE and SAP Business Application Studio
   2.2 Creating Your First SAP UI5 Project(Ref: SAP FIORI UI5: Debugging and Performance Optimization)
   2.3 Understanding Project Structure and Files
3. Building the First SAP UI5 Application
   3.1 Creating Views Using XML and JavaScript
   3.2 Binding Data to UI5 Controls
   3.3 Handling User Input and Actions (Events)
   3.4 Managing Navigation Between Views
4. Data Binding and Models in SAP UI5
   4.1 Introduction to SAP UI5 Models
   4.2 Using JSON, OData, and XML Models
   4.3 Two-Way Binding and Data Formatting
   4.4 Implementing Local and Global Models
5. Working with SAP UI5 Controls
   5.1 Basic UI5 Controls: Text, Button, Input, and Labels
   5.2 Advanced UI5 Controls: Table, List, and Form
   5.3 Customizing Controls for Better User Experience
   5.4 Best Practices for Efficient Control Usage
6. UI5 Layouts and Responsive Design
   6.1 Understanding UI5 Layouts: VBox, HBox, Grid, etc.
   6.2 Building Responsive Applications with UI5
   6.3 Adaptive Layouts for Multiple Devices
   6.4 Implementing Media Queries for Mobile and Tablet Views
7. Implementing CRUD Operations in UI5 Applications
   7.1 Working with OData Services for CRUD Operations
   7.2 Implementing Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) Functionality
   7.3 Handling Errors and Exceptions in CRUD Operations
   7.4 Using SAP Gateway for Back-End Integration
8. Advanced Topics in SAP UI5
   8.1 Customizing UI5 Controls with JavaScript and CSS
   8.2 Creating Custom Views and Components
   8.3 Implementing State Management and Routing in UI5
   8.4 Using the UI5 Diagnostics and Performance Tools
9. Deploying SAP UI5 Applications
   9.1 Preparing UI5 Applications for Deployment
   9.2 Deploying UI5 Applications to SAP Cloud Platform
   9.3 Configuring SAP FIORI Launchpad
   9.4 Managing UI5 Application Versions and Updates
10. Testing and Debugging SAP UI5 Applications
    10.1 Debugging Tools in SAP UI5
    10.2 Unit Testing for UI5 Applications
    10.3 Best Practices for Error Handling
    10.4 Tools for Performance Monitoring and Optimization
11. Integrating SAP UI5 with SAP Backend Systems
    11.1 Connecting UI5 Applications to SAP Backend Services
    11.2 Handling Authentication and Security
    11.3 Using OData and RESTful APIs for Data Exchange
    11.4 Real-Time Data Synchronization in UI5 Applications
12. Advanced SAP UI5 Techniques and Best Practices
    12.1 Best Practices for Code Structure and Reusability
    12.2 Performance Optimization in UI5 Applications
    12.3 Handling Complex UIs and Large Data Sets
    12.4 Using SAP UI5 with Third-Party APIs

Conclusion

By completing SAP UI5 Application Development: A Hands-On Approach, participants will have gained the practical skills necessary to develop robust, responsive, and high-quality SAP FIORI applications. Through hands-on exercises and real-world projects, you will master the essential SAP UI5 concepts, from basic control usage to advanced techniques like data binding, routing, and OData integration. The course will also provide you with the tools and best practices needed to optimize your applications and ensure they are scalable, efficient, and secure. Upon completion, you’ll be well-equipped to build and deploy powerful SAP UI5 applications that integrate seamlessly with SAP backend systems and meet the business needs of your organization.

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