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SAP Web IDE is a versatile cloud-based integrated development environment (IDE) designed to streamline the development of SAP applications. While it is popularly known for SAPUI5 and Fiori app development, SAP Web IDE also offers powerful capabilities for advanced SAP HANA development. These capabilities help developers build, test, and deploy sophisticated database artifacts and services that fully leverage the in-memory power of SAP HANA.
This article explores how to utilize SAP Web IDE for advanced SAP HANA development tasks, covering key features, workflows, and best practices.
Traditional SAP HANA development required dedicated on-premise tools such as SAP HANA Studio or Eclipse plugins. SAP Web IDE offers a modern, browser-based alternative with benefits including:
SAP HANA Deployment Infrastructure (HDI) is the foundation for managing database artifacts in XS Advanced applications.
.hdb* files.mta.yaml files for multi-target application deployment.Project Setup
Create an XS Advanced multi-target application in SAP Web IDE, defining UI, backend, and database modules.
Database Artifact Development
Design tables, views, and procedures using HDI artifacts under the database module folder.
Backend Logic Implementation
Develop Node.js or Java services interacting with HDI containers via service bindings.
Security Configuration
Define scopes and roles in xs-security.json, bind XSUAA services for authentication.
Build and Deploy
Use SAP Web IDE tools to build the multi-target application archive (.mtar) and deploy it to SAP HANA XS Advanced or SAP BTP.
Testing and Debugging
Test database procedures and views, preview frontend apps, and debug backend services.
SAP Web IDE has matured into a comprehensive platform not only for frontend development but also for advanced SAP HANA development. Its support for HDI containers, SQL Script, multi-target applications, and integrated debugging makes it a powerful environment for building scalable, maintainable, and secure SAP HANA-based solutions.
By adopting SAP Web IDE for SAP HANA development, organizations can modernize their development workflows, enhance collaboration, and accelerate time-to-market for innovative applications on SAP Business Technology Platform.