Web Dynpro ABAP: Development in Detail

This manual is an introduction to programming user interfaces for business applications using the UI technology Web Dynpro for ABAP. Consecutive sections explain the most important basics and concepts with several illustrating examples.

The programming manual is subdivided into the following sections:

● Basics
This section contains the information on how to build a simple Web Dynpro application.

● Cross-Component Programming
In this section, the previous topics are extended to allow communication across multiple components.

● Dynamic Programming
This section contains information about the dynamic manipulation of the context or layout, for example. Dynamic programming requires good knowledge of ABAP objects.

● Integration
Information about integrating different applications

● Advanced Concepts
This section covers different topics relevant to advanced projects with Web Dynpro for ABAP. These topics are self-contained and do not build on one another.

● Example Applications

In this section you can find a few short descriptions of applications that are stored in package SWDP_DEMO in your system.

● Programming Notes

Compilation of main notes about programming with Web Dynpro ABAP.
These notes are intended to help make decisions about structural issues in large-scale projects. Since, however each programming project has its own specific requirements, it is not possible to provide standard solution proposals.

In addition to this programming manual for Web Dynpro for ABAP, the following documents are available in the SAP NetWeaver documentation:

Architecture Manual for Web Dynpro

This manual describes the Web Dynpro concept, irrespective of the selected programming language (ABAP or Java).

Tools Manual for Web Dynpro for ABAP

Reference Manual for Web Dynpro for ABAP

Here, you will find all information on UI elements, classes, and interfaces relevant for development.