SAP UI5


SAP UI5 Helps Deliver Web Applications for SAP

Intuitive, cross-platform, secure interfaces for the web are a demand from customers today. SAPUI5 is SAP’s HTML5 framework for creating cross-platform, enterprise-grade web applications in an efficient way. SAP UI5 has become wildly successful. In fact, it has found success even outside of the SAP customer base.

SAPinsider’s research Application Strategies and Development for SAP S/4HANA and Cloud found that while 26% of SAP clients have developed SAP UI5 apps, another 56% are developing or planning SAP UI5 apps.

SAP UI5 Helps Deliver Web Applications for SAP

Intuitive, cross-platform, secure interfaces for the web are a demand from customers today. SAPUI5 is SAP’s HTML5 framework for creating cross-platform, enterprise-grade web applications in an efficient way. SAP UI5 has become wildly successful. In fact, it has found success even outside of the SAP customer base.

SAPinsider’s research Application Strategies and Development for SAP S/4HANA and Cloud found that while 26% of SAP clients have developed SAP UI5 apps, another 56% are developing or planning SAP UI5 apps.

The SAP UI5 Difference

Most SAP customers run disparate applications that connect to SAP. Further, most customers use disparate browsers and devices. SAP UI5 enables easy development of web interfaces with the following advantages:

  1. Consistent user experiences across SAP and non-SAP solutions
  2. Single, responsive app for all browsers, platforms, and devices
  3. Rich set of UI elements with built-in security and accessibility
  4. Easy to integrate to business processes of the SAP ecosystem
  5. Ability to extend SAP standard apps with SAPUI5’s integrated adaptation capabilities
  6. Flexible development environments and tools to efficiently build, test, and deploy apps in both pro-code and low-code ways
  7. Flexibility during upgrades due to separation of application and framework code
  8. Available for SAP and non-SAP technology stacks with open source (OpenUI5).

SAP UI5 is part of the user interface technologies that come with SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver and Java systems. SAP UI5 comes with components which are working codes. Components can be either user interface components or faceless components.

All a developer needs to develop SAP UI5 applications are a development environment and a browser. Many SAP developers use the SAP Business Application Studio. Many also download UI5 developer tools of Eclipse. Many specialized vendors, such as kctdata,  specialize in creating SAP UI5 apps.

SAPUI5 offers a large set of controls ranging from simple ones like the Label to complex controls like the Planning Calendar control. In addition, it also offers custom controls which allow you to develop your own control. Watch this video to learn about creating and modifying a SAPUI5 Custom Control.

By embracing web standards, asynchronous loading, and emerging technologies, SAPUI5 continues to be a future-proof, enterprise-proven solution.

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  1. Building Awesome UIs the Smart Way with SAP UI5 Metadata-Driven Controls

    August 29, 2024

    Learn all about metadata-driven-controls (MDC) can build UIs based on data descriptions. With a deep dive into the UI5 MDC library to discover why it’s the go-to for versatility, you’ll learn what these controls are and how they work in real world examples. Get ready to make your UIs awesome the smart way! This content…

  2. CodeJam: Introducing the Core Principles of UI5

    Learn the core principles of UI5 and build a bookshop web app following Fiori design guidelines, integrated with SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) using Node.js, even if you have no prior web development experience. This content is for Mastering SAP Premium Access members only.Log In Join Now

  3. Masterclass: Cutting Edge Development and DevOps with UI5

    Embrace the power of cutting-edge UI5 development and DevOps methodologies to accelerate your business's growth. This session will guide you through the creation of a UI5 app with end-to-end testing capabilities, implementation of Continuous Integration for automated quality assurance, and customization of DevOps processes to optimize production readiness. This content is for Mastering SAP Premium…

  4. SAPUI5 Nested Components

    Read this presentation as Graham demonstrates how to address the challenges of large SAPUI5 applications through the use of multiple nested components. Discover how these components work together to enhance user experience, reduce code duplication, and improve code maintainability, with a specific emphasis on routing. This content is for Mastering SAP Premium Access members only.Log…

  5. Connecting a Custom SAP UI5 Control to OData Services

    Published: 18/January/2021

    Reading time: 7 mins

    By Cord Jastram, Software Developer at DXC. SAPUI5 offers a large set of controls ranging from simple ones like the Label to complex controls like the PlanningCalendar control. The available set of SAPUI5 controls covers most use cases for SAPUI5, but sometimes the requirements for a developer go beyond the scope of the existing controls.…

  6. Creating and Modifying a SAPUI5 Custom Control

    Published: 18/January/2021

    Reading time: 8 mins

    By Cord Jastram, Software Developer at DXC. SAPUI5 offers a large set of controls ranging from simple ones like the Label to complex controls like the PlanningCalendar control. The available set of SAPUI5 controls covers most use cases for SAPUI5, but sometimes the requirements for a developer go beyond the scope of the existing controls.…

  7. Building a SAPUI5 Application with Custom Controls

    Published: 18/January/2021

    Reading time: 4 mins

    SAPUI5 offers a large set of controls but sometimes the requirements for a developer go beyond the scope of the existing controls. An example of such advanced cases is when you want to edit and annotate PDF files using a SAPUI5 application. The SAPUI5 Custom control approach allows a developer to create a bespoke SAPUI5…

  8. Routing Concept in SAPUI5 Development: A Primer

    Published: 19/October/2016

    Reading time: 12 mins

    The use of routing allows navigation through application views via hashtag-based patterns. This article covers the main steps required to implement routing in an SAPUI5 application and the important classes and methods involved in making a full-fledged example, using a product list. Key Concept Hashtag-based routing and navigation let you reference application views via a...…

  9. Enhance the User Experience with SAP Screen Personas 3.0

    Published: 04/October/2016

    Reading time: 13 mins

    Discover how SAP Screen Personas can enhance user experience and productivity exponentially. Learn how to design and build personas screens without any involvement of technical consultants. Learn step-by-step configuration to realize a real-life business requirement. Key Concept SAP Screen Personas is an add-on for SAP ERP Central Component (ECC), SAP Business Suite on SAP HANA,...…

  10. Technical Considerations for Executing an SAPUI5 Project

    Published: 05/April/2016

    Reading time: 22 mins

    Follow these best practices and tips outlined by Ameya Pimpalgaonkar if you are planning to execute an SAPUI5 project. See how an SAPUI5 project differs from a traditional project and why the design process is essential if you want to avoid technical errors. Key Concept It is essential that all SAPUI5 projects begin with a...…