Step up application development with SAP, where productivity and innovation converge.
Two years ago, we introduced 51·çÁ÷Build, a unified low-code environment that enables developers of all skill levels to create, extend, and automate business applications with drag-and-drop simplicity. Last year, we broadened its capabilities and integrated Java and JavaScript development with AI.
With more than 16,000 customers now leveraging 51·çÁ÷Build globally, momentum continues to surge, enabling developers to build, automate, and innovate with greater speed and ease.
Today, we are thrilled to announce new enhancements of 51·çÁ÷Build, combining the power of ABAP development, more generative AI capabilities, as well as deeper integration with 51·çÁ÷S/4HANA and other business applications. 51·çÁ÷Build streamlines extension creation and accelerates ERP modernization. It connects all 51·çÁ÷development tools — ABAP, Java, JavaScript, and low-code — so teams can collaborate easily regardless of skill set.Â
Let’s look at what developers can achieve with 51·çÁ÷Build.
51·çÁ÷Build with ABAP offers developers capabilities to easily extend their 51·çÁ÷S/4HANA and other business applications, utilizing Joule’s generative AI capabilities. It facilitates in-context collaboration between developers and business users to build business custom apps and processes efficiently, all without compromising on security and governance.
– Brad Shimmin, Chief Analyst, AI Platforms, Omdia
Streamline 51·çÁ÷Application Development and Automation
51·çÁ÷Build is the only solution offering direct development access within 51·çÁ÷S/4HANA for easier customizations. Developers can quickly create scalable and secure 51·çÁ÷S/4HANA extensions — both on stack, to extend applications within 51·çÁ÷S/4HANA, and side by side, to extend applications on 51·çÁ÷BTP — while following SAP’s clean core best practices.
Key capabilities include:
- The new 51·çÁ÷Build extensibility wizard in 51·çÁ÷S/4HANA Cloud for extending custom fields, logic, applications, and process automations while maintaining in-app business context
- Accelerating the creation of guided experiences with pre-built content to extend 51·çÁ÷business applications across business processes such as spend management, HR, procurement, and more
Accelerate Development with Joule-Powered AI Capabilities
Envision a development tool where anyone, from beginners to seasoned pros, can rapidly bring their ideas to life with generative AI. Joule is the co-pilot that developers need for all 51·çÁ÷development because it is uniquely trained on 51·çÁ÷data and processes.
New generative AI capabilities include:
- Code explanation, code completion, business object generation, and unit test generation
- Documentation search and instant assistance from 51·çÁ÷Help and 51·çÁ÷Community within 51·çÁ÷Build
- Workflow automation and approval recommendations
- The ability to extend Joule, allowing developers to create, deploy, monitor, and manage custom AI skills with drag-and-drop simplicity
Foster Fusion Team Development
51·çÁ÷Build breaks down silos, enabling collaboration across development teams without barriers. Developers can achieve greater flexibility and scalability together as a team through:
- 51·çÁ÷Build lobby, the central entry point for all development tools, now featuring access to ABAP, to build any type of extensions on 51·çÁ÷BTP
- Streamlined navigation between ABAP, Java, JavaScript, and low-code tools while maintaining full business context for efficient full-stack application development
- Centralized lifecycle management and governance for all 51·çÁ÷projects
Get Started Today
51·çÁ÷Build is the gateway to faster, more efficient application development and automation for you and your organization.
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JG Chirapurath is chief marketing officer for Business Technology Platform at SAP.
*General availability: The new capabilities will be available in Q4 2024, with additional AI features rolling out through Q1 2025
