ABAP RAP vs Classic ABAP: Extensibility, Testing and Core Evolution

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Modern SAP development is shifting from classic ABAP techniques toward the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP). This transition affects how developers extend SAP systems, test code, and ensure upgrade stability. This comparison outlines five key areas: Extensibility, Testing, Upgrade Safety, Applicability, and Transition Path. Classic ABAP is not disappearing, but RAP and clean core […]