SAPUI5 development process

The SAPUI5 is a JavaScript toolkit, an OpenAjax-compliant library for creating rich mobile and internet apps. It is used for HTML5 programming. Its settings are easy to use and easy to be combined with third-parties JS libraries in order to create a HTML page and to compile it into other applications or platforms.

It complies with SAP standards and RIA-like client features. It is easy to use in order to introduce specific themes according to your needs, as it is CSS3 friendly. It is extensive in terms of custom controls. It uses the jQuery library as basis, but you can use it with other JavaScript libraries and open-source as well.

Starting with December 2013, SAP has released the OpenSource version of SAPUI5, simply called OpenUI5.

The SAPUI5 and OpenUI5 contain over 100 controls ranging from common single-button controls to complex actions such as the sap.m.SplitContainer. They are the richest in features interfaces you can find. They provide support for declaratory UI constructions, HTML templates or for a Model View Controller concept. Also it provides you with the handy tool of automatic correction of programming language.

There are many reasons why SAP decided to go for the OpenSource. There is a large community of open-sourcers who contribute with significantly authentic work. SAP was used to be seen as a closed company and they wanted their products to be used by the best programmers and they have also lifted the legal restrictions. By increasing the number of users the company would grow faster and would keep on delivering quality software to their clients. Hence, they would gain in terms of the most appreciated programming interface.