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The Developer's Guide to SAP xApp Analytics, Hardback
This book guides you, step-by-step through the graphical development of professional analytical applications using SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer - with no programming required.
First, you'll learn how to create a simple and straightforward quick-start application. This quick, hands-on introduction gives you a fundamental understanding of
the processes involved in developing SAP xApp Analytics. Then, benefit from expert instruction as the authors demonstrate different techniques and options provided by SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer such as popup iViews, nested iViews, navigation controls as well as web services and static and dynamic entry tools to name just a few. By reading this book, you'll develop a deep understanding of the many options provided by SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer - from the most basic, to the most advanced level. Armed with this key knowledge, you'll have the information and skills needed to implement a large and complex analytical application for your own organization.
The concise, goal-oriented descriptions featured in this book ensure rapid learning with tangible results and serve to provide you with profound knowledge and practical guidance on SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer and SAP xApp Analytics.
1. Analytical Applications ... 19
... 1.1 What Are Analytical Applications? ... 20
... 1.2 Analytical Applications and SAP ... 29
... 1.3 What Makes a Good Analytical Application? ... 41
2. Influence of Service-Oriented Concepts on Analytical Applications ... 49
... 2.1 Basic Principles of Service-Oriented Architectures ... 49
... 2.2 Implementing Service-Oriented Architectures ... 63
... 2.3 Summary ... 83
3. Quickstart: A First Analytical Application ... 85
... 3.1 Development Steps in the Process of Creating an Analytical Application ... 87
... 3.2 Developing the Individual Extension Phases ... 93
... 3.3 Summary ... 120
4. SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer ... 123
... 4.1 Visual Composer and Adobe Flex ... 123
... 4.2 Using SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer ... 130
5. Using Development Objects ... 169
... 5.1 Real-Life Sample Applications ... 169
... 5.2 Using SAP NetWeaver BI Queries ... 255
... 5.3 Special BI Tools ... 280
... 5.4 Summary ... 293
6. Creating Professional Analytical xApps ... 295
... 6.1 Basics of Developing Analytical Applications ... 296
... 6.2 Analytical Application for Vendor Selection ... 316
... 6.3 Analytical Application for Purchase Order Release ... 384
7. A Look Ahead ... 437
A. Additional Information ... 443
... A.1 Bibliography ... 443
... A.2 Internet Links ... 443
B. The Authors ... 445
Index ... 447
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