Web Dynpro for ABAP [Hardcover]

U. Hoffmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2006

Web Dynpro for ABAP (WD4A) provides ABAP developers with a vast array of new possibilities: Get ready! This long-awaited book introduces readers to all the benefits of component-based UI development in ABAP.

First, the author introduces you to Web Dynpro Explorer and the architecture of the runtime and development environments of the WD4A framework. Then start to sharpen your skills right away as you're guided through real-life scenarios: transferring parameters, implementing dropdown lists and radio buttons, displaying tree structures and tables, user guidance via RoadMap, calling popup windows and input helps, and much more.

Readers learn in-depth details on the various functions and tools that assist in implementing Web Dynpro technology on the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP. Chapters on the reuse of WD4A components, the integration of WD4A applications (into SAP NetWeaver Portal for example), and a description of all classes and interfaces of the WD4A framework come together with volumes of examples, commented source code, and exclusive screen captures to make this book an indispensable companion for modern UI design. Highlights:

• WD4A Framework: Web Dynpro Explorer, View Layout, Controller Methods, Plugs, Phase Model
• WD4A Applications: Parameter Transfer, Navigation, Tree Structures, User Guidance, Table Display, Input Helps
• Multi-Component Applications: MVC Concepts in the WD4A Framework and Componentization
• Components: Dynamic Applications and Reuse
• Integration: SAP NetWeaver Portal and Internationalization

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: SAP Press (August 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592290787
• ISBN-13: 978-1592290789
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,496,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars for making MVC applications, May 30, 2007

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This review is from: Web Dynpro for ABAP (Hardcover)

The book is mostly about how to use a recent SAP user interface, offered under the rubric of the WD4A framework. One trivial but immediate suggestion is that perhaps SAP could have chosen a catchier name than WD4A. Just like HP used to do. Gives you an idea of the specialised nature of the topic, and how it's mostly for engineers and coders.

Much of the text describes the various GUI facilities available to you. Pointless to go through these one by one. Suffice to say that SAP seems to have furnished a comprehensive framework. Making it relatively easy to build a customised application. It is important to note that the issues are not entirely GUI. The Web Dynpro uses the standard MVC design pattern approach to building a web server application. You should be well familiar with this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book, need better proof reading, April 13, 2010

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This review is from: Web Dynpro for ABAP (Hardcover)

This is a great book for someone wants to learn ABAP webdynpro. The examples in the book are solid and easy to follow. However, there are several errors and omissions that will leave reader confused. Maybe it should be proofread better.

I am SAP developer with over 10 years of ABAP and overall SAP experience. When implementing the examples in the book, I found myself have to rely on my ABAP knowledge to filling the "holes". I think this book is prefect for me, an experienced ABAPer who wants to learn ABAP webdynpro. If your ABAP experience is not as extensive, you may struggle a little bit.

3.0 out of 5 stars Cost of the Book, July 5, 2010

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This review is from: Web Dynpro for ABAP (Hardcover)

I was really impressed reading the contents of the book and was excited to learn lot more from this book.But, its too expensive for me to even consider buying it...why is this book so over priced?