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The Everyday Struggle of an ABAP Developer
John is a seasoned ABAP developer, a pro at crafting logic and navigating SAP’s complex ecosystem. But even the most experienced coders sometimes find themselves wrestling with complex logic and obscure syntax. Scrolling through a dense forest of ABAP code, John feels awkward disturbing his peers, again, with a "quick question".
Sound familiar? The frustration builds and coding gets slower. And that’s exactly where Joule steps in.
Introducing Joule for developers, ABAP AI capabilities
We are excited to introduce our new Joule for developers, ABAP AI capabilities, designed to redefine ABAP development and empower developers, customers, and partners alike. With ABAP AI capabilities, developers can now leverage Joule’s AI-powered assistance to enhance productivity and streamline their workflows.
For those using SAP BTP ABAP Environment or SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, these innovative GenAI features can be contracted as of now at no extra cost and used for free until September 15, 2025.
To build this next-generation AI-driven tool, our team of AI and ABAP experts has trained ABAP AI models using over 350 million lines of ABAP and ABAP CDS code, as well as the entire SAP Help documentation and all available SAP books. As a result, Joule can generate accurate Cloud compliant code and unit tests for it as well as explain ABAP Cloud code with an unmatched level of precision and intelligence.
How is this helping John?
Real-Time Assistance, Smarter Coding
As John types, Joule springs to life, it answers questions, it explains the code, highlighting areas for improvement, suggesting code completions in real-time (goodbye, tedious typing!), and predicts his next lines of code based on the context. This is not just a simple code completion; this is GenAI-powered, context-aware assistance that understands ABAP Code like a pro and provides Clean Core compatible code suggestions.
"It's not just about suggestions," John points out. "I can accept them, tweak them, or keep typing – Joule adapts to my input and evolves the solution until it’s perfect for my needs. No more second-guessing. No more apologizing for interrupting. Just efficient, intelligent coding.”
Automated Unit Testing? Done.
But Joule is not only about writing better code, it is about ensuring it works flawlessly. Once John finalizes his logic, Joule can automatically generate unit test cases for both ABAP and CDS objects. A quick click. The tests run. Success. The screen flashes green, and John leans back with a grin. This is how coding should feel.
With his code polished, tested, and ready to deploy, John takes a sip of coffee and walks confident to his team. Not to ask for help, but to share what he’s learned.
Beyond the Basics: Custom AI Solutions with the Joule SDK
But In addition to these capabilities, our new software development kit, the ABAP AI SDK, powered by ISLM (Intelligent Scenario Lifecycle Management), enables developers like John to create their own intelligent ABAP scenarios using any GenAI model they choose. With the Joule SDK, John is not just using AI—he is tweaking functionalities and building AI-driven solutions that go beyond anything he has done before. "This is where I can truly make an impact," he says. "I can expand solutions, build smarter ABAP applications, and push boundaries."
Sneak preview into future
After helping John, navigating the dense forest of ABAP Cloud code, Joule will continue evolving to also support other developers who struggle migrating legacy ABAP custom code to S4/HANA Cloud transformation.
As the adoption of RISE and SAP S/4HANA gains momentum, our offerings are set to transform the migration experience. Imagine the ease as our tools meticulously sift through legacy code, offering clear and comprehensive legacy code explanations, simplifying suggestions, and well-crafted proposals for optimized migration. This is not your usual lift-and-shift; this is about smartly optimizing and evolving cloud-centric, business-critical custom codebases with intelligence.
Picture a horizon lined with cutting-edge features set to refine business logic development, automate ABAP documentation, and boost data security and compliance. These upcoming advancements are poised to be milestone achievements on our path to pioneering a more innovative, streamlined, and secure ABAP development environment. Keep an eye out as we harness the latest in AI innovation to define a successful SAP S/4HANA migration trajectory for our valued customers.
Ready to Elevate Your ABAP Development?
Join John—and thousands of developers—who are embracing the future of ABAP coding with Joule for Developers. He here a demo on the John’s real journey in his interaction with Joule for developers, ABAP AI capabilities.
To find more information, please visit our SAP Help for Joule for developers, ABAP AI capabilities and read the additional blogs of Sonja Lienard: The Power of Joule for Developers, ABAP AI Capabilities and Alexander Rother: Joule speaks ABAP!
Are you ready to unleash your inner ABAP rockstar? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s talk about the future of AI in coding.
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