Java Script in SAP Build Apps

[Rafael2493]

Hi,

Would like to ask if someone here has already used the JavaScript function in SAP Build Apps? I am new to Java Scripting and would like to see a guide on how to use this function as well as on what test cases can this be used.

Thank you

[Dan_Wroblewski · Accepted solution]

You drag the flow function JavaScript into your logic flow.

If you double-click, you get the JavaScript editor.

• You can define a set of inputs.
• You can define a set of outputs. Each output represent an output node that can be used to continue the flow (above, my CheckLength has 2 outputs).

In the following, I have defined on the left a single input (which I can hardcode, set to a formula or variable), and 2 outputs on the right. Each output can provide a set of properties that can be passed to the following flow functions, just like Get record collection flow function will output a list of data.

The return statement will return an object, which is the default type for each output, though you can change this. If you have multiple outputs, you return a list, where the first item is a number indicating which output (starting with 0), and then the object.

More documentation: https://docs.appgyver.com/docs/custom-javascript

Just this week joe.binkley published a blog where he uses JavaScript to avoid a more complex flow function in his Tic-Tac-Toe game – https://groups.community.sap.com/t5/sap-builders-blog-posts/tic-tac-toe/ba-p/309372

Others use it to do things not available in other flow functions, like making HTTP calls or other JavaScript functions not exposed in the formula editor.

Hope this helps.

[navalega0109 · Accepted solution]

@Dan_Wroblewski: can you please ans my query. Link :- https://community.sap.com/t5/technology-q-a/sap-build-app-bug/qaq-p/13616106

[Dan_Wroblewski · Accepted solution]

I'm not familiar with the Firebase use case (not the primary use case for SAP Build Apps anymore, it seems). I don't know if it will be related, but there seems to be a new version mostly surrounding BTP authentication available on mobile -- already available on web -- and this may help you. I would imagine another month. Of course, others using Firebase may be able to help sooner.

[myenilmez · Accepted solution]

Thanks for sharing Dan.