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ABAP future

Former Member — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 03:53:08 GMT

Hi friends,

I am a bit worried about my career in the next few years as I am surrounded by these discussions/trends in the field of ABAP programming. I have a decent experience in ABAP but not so good at programming

ABAP Objects/Java/Netweaver/latest developments.

I am not sure of what to learn and when to learn...

Can you guys suggest/advice me on this..

Re: ABAP future

Former Member — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 05:31:23 GMT

Hi Srinivas

Why be worried on these things? Changes are part of Human life and same holds for a programmer's!

As now you are comfortable in core ABAP, do some planning and try to learn new skills.

And the skills you mentioned: ABAP Objects / Java / Netweaver, i hope are not the last one you need to conquer. I promise, its going to be a continuous process, more technologies will be there in the market in the future.

So, try to make learning a continuous process.

Ya, it will be good idea to learn ABAP objects first of all because ABAP programming is slowly moving towards object orientation. Then you can go for Netweaver.

And, ofcourse, don't try to learn each and everything, do some planning and not 'only planning'.

Cheers

Ashish Jain

Re: ABAP future

Former Member — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:59:05 GMT

Hi Srinivas,

Ashish is right.

Remember, once you are in IT, you become a fulltime student. You will have to learn new things / technolgies everyday.

So don't worry and adapt new technologies as they come along.

Warm Regards.

Pras Durafe

Re: ABAP future

Former Member — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:50:34 GMT

I agree, we have to learn new things everyday. And SAP is no different. We can't just master one thing and sit back and relax.

Pick up new things, plus it can be quite fun too!

Re: ABAP future

Former Member — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:05:39 GMT

Hi Srinivas

And good thing is: If you are not inclined (or don't have time) to devote much time in learning new things like: ABAP objects, Netweaver, etc, ....try to gain more functional knowledge and with more experience move your career towards management.

And afterall, industry really need managers with good technical background.

With little bit planning and direction, we all SAP professionals are having a very bright future!

Cheers

Ashish Jain