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Multiple Operations in one Call

In SAP Netweaver and OData Services, how can I add several entities (relationship data) in a single operation?

The background of today’s post: I had to update one of the entity sets with numerous entries in a single call (one header and multiple line items) while working on a Fiori PoC (Proof of Concept) for a customer. I attempted to use Create Operation on an entity set that contained many entries, but for some reason, only the first record was ever supplied to the model when the call was made. Once more, we must call the Create/edit Header operation first, followed by the Call Create/Update Items Operations call, if we wish to create or edit one header and several items.

Following some investigation, I discovered that SAP has the ability to perform these kinds of tasks in an OData Model. We refer to this as DEEP INSERT.

In order to update business data where there is a parent-child relationship and we want to create all relevant data in one call, we will learn how to define and call a DEEP INSERT operation in this exercise.

In my circumstance, I’m trying to assign multiple components to an ALM Order (SAP transaction IW31/32). extensively utilized for work orders. Therefore, in this case, the heading is an order operation and the items are components that are assigned to the order operation.

When you open an existing order in transaction IW32/33, select the Operations tab, and double click on it, you will be sent to the operation’s details page, where you can add components.

odata service
add multiple rows in an entity without having to call CREATE/UPDATE operations multiple times.

This talk aims to explain how to construct an operation in the data model that allows us to add numerous rows to an entity without requiring repeated calls to the CREATE/UPDATE procedures.

If you are unfamiliar with OData and SAP Netweaver Gateway, please see How to construct your first OData Service.

Using Services in my Proof of Concept

In my instance, the data model looks like this.

data model
OData Services
Hierarchy of business data

Notification of Services Order of Services The SR_ServiceOrder_Operation operationSR_ServiceOrder_ComponentSet is the navigation. (Reference: SR_SERVICEORDER_COMPONENTSET; Technical Name)SR_ServiceOrder_Component components

To get the technical name of the navigation that is marked in green above, take a snapshot of the DATA MODEL.

DATA MODEL for identifying the technical name

First, redefine the method “CREATE_DEEP_ENTITY” in the DPC Extension class of the backend OData service (IWBEP/IF_MGW_APPL_SRV_RUNTIME).

I hope you are familiar with CRUD functions. If not, look at OData’s CRUD Operations.

Initially, we must design a structure that precisely captures the XML representation of the data that the user interface will send.

The simple solution to determine the structure is as follows:

Gateway Client and conduct a $expand query on the header entity set.

Orderid=’4927185′,Activity=’0010′) in the SR_ServiceOrder_OperationSet (/sap/opu/odata/SAP/Z_SERVICE_REQUEST_SRV_03)?$expand=SR_ComponentSet_ServiceOrder

(In the example above, the item is the SR_ServiceOrder_ComponentSet entity set, and the header is the SR_ServiceOrder_OperationSet entity set. The data for the header entity set is located in the section with the key, (Orderid=’4927185′,Activity=’0010′).I hope that by now, everyone is aware of these. Guys, get moving! Part IX is where we are right now.

Now, in order to post data, we must call the POST method and modify the URI to point to the header. For the system to call the DEEP INSERT method, the updated URI from the user interface (frontend) should be as follows.

SAP Z Service Request SRV 03 Operation Set /sap/opu/odata/SAP/ServiceOrder_OperationSet

Please Note: Based on the URI, MODEL determines whether to call a DEEP INSERT method or a CREATE/UPDATE method. If MODEL discovers the $expand argument in the URI, it invokes the DEEP INSERT method; otherwise, it calls the standard CREATE/UPDATE action.Thus, it is imperative that the UI developer provide the URI in the correct manner.

There will be a response to this inquiry.This response can be used as a request, and a POST method can be executed.MODEL is aware that this,

IO_DATA_PROVIDER

The XML payload is obtained from the user interface (UI) using the importing parameter IO_DATA_PROVIDER in the class. A local structure that can house the data from the UI payload must be created.

We have established a structure called “zpm_sr_service_order_operation” with the following structure in response to my request.

OData handling

The field that is highlighted and intended to contain multiple entries must have the same name as the navigation’s technical name.(In this case, one-level relationship data are being discussed. The same procedure must be used if multi-level relationship data is required.

DATA MODEL for identifying the technical name

Put the reasoning in the method itself: /IWBEP/IF_MGW_APPL_SRV_RUNTIME~CREATE_DEEP_ENTITY

DATA: BEGIN OF lw_data.
             INCLUDE TYPE zpm_sr_service_order_operation.
DATA: END   OF lw_data.

Please take note that the entity type of the operation (Header) in the preceding definition is represented by the Include type zpm_sr_service_order_operation, and the entity type of the components (Items) is represented by the table type zpm_sr_service_order_comp_tt. The field that would house the ITEM data—in our case, the components—should have the same name as the navigation, such as SR_ServiceOrder_ComponentSet.

TRY.
          io_data_provider->read_entry_data(
              IMPORTING
                   es_data                      = lw_data ).
          CATCH /iwbep/cx_mgw_tech_exception.    "
ENDTRY.

The code mentioned above will read the XML payload from the user interface, convert it, and then populate the lw_data local structure. The deep structure that we have already defined is the lw_data. If we dig deeper, we can create or post data in SAP by calling our own unique FM/BAPI.

The correct response data must be entered into the exporting parameter ER_DEEP_ENTITY once the BAPI/custom FM has completed the data posting. The local variable IW_DATA and the exporting parameter ER_DEEP_ENTITY will share the same structure. All we have to do is invoke the extension class’s standard method “COPY_DATA_TO_REF” like follows:

copy_data_to_ref(
         EXPORTING
                is_data = lw_data
         CHANGING
                cr_data = er_deep_entity ).
copy_data_to_ref

Note that the approach we are re-implementing is generic in nature and may be applied to a variety of DEEP INSERTs on various entity sets inside that service. As a result, we must write our code inside of an appropriate IV_ENTITY_SET_NAME check. Since the “SR_ServiceOrder_OperationSet” is the IV_ENTITY_SET_NAME in my scenario, all of my reasoning should fall into the check for this entity set.

The way this function handles exceptions is another crucial aspect. For informing the user of any errors on the user interface, the method provides two exceptions: /IWBEP/CX_MGW_BUSI_EXCEPTION & /IWBEP/CX_MGW_TECH_EXCEPTION. Use the appropriate exception class depending on whether it is a technical or business exception.

In my instance, because my API has built-in validations that allow it to return failure messages, I have handled it as

DATA:  ls_t100key TYPE scx_t100key.
ls_t100key-msgid = ls_return-id.
ls_t100key-msgno = ls_return-number.
ls_t100key-attr1 = ls_return-message.

*ls_return is the BAPI return structure

RAISE EXCEPTION TYPE /iwbep/cx_mgw_busi_exception
EXPORTING
textid = ls_t100key.

Step 2: UI development with the SAPUI5 viewpoint

Collect all of the input data that is needed to construct the data, then format the data using the entity set and navigation that the service maintains. If there are inconsistencies, XML cannot parse it. SAP has not disclosed any restrictions on the Deep Entity Create set. Here, we attempted to create a Deep Entity at level 4.

Data must be organized in the parent-child relationship manner as indicated below:

sapui5

Root Element CreateData (1:1)

requestChildSO: CreateData’s offspring (1:1)

functioningChild: The one making the requestChildSO (1:n)

child: the kid involved in the operationChild (in 1:n)

level n

See Also: An ABAPer’s Challenge in Building Their First SAPUI5 App.

sapui5 for abapers

It has a depth of n levels. Thus, there are no restrictions. In a similar manner, CreateData will parse XML input that is needed for creation.
Here is the call model for creating data.Root Parent Entity set is called EntitySet.

Call Model for creation of Data

Get the Source Code by Clicking Here.

I hope this post may be useful to you if you find yourself in a similar circumstance to mine.We’re all new to SAPUI5 and OData, and we pick up new skills every day.Please share with us any recent insights you may have gained from using SAP.We are pleased to publish it under your name.Every post we write is the result of extensive planning, testing, and writing.It would be greatly appreciated by our team if you could forward this link to at least five friends or coworkers who you believe would find our content useful.

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Explore Deep Entity in SAP OData to enhance your data management. Learn how to leverage nested entities efficient data retrieval & manipulation in SAP systems.

In the realm of SAP OData, efficient data manipulation is paramount. While standard entities provide a solid foundation, complex scenarios often demand a more nuanced approach. This is where deep entities come into play, offering a powerful mechanism for creating and managing hierarchical data structures within a single OData request.

Understanding the Need for Deep Entities

Imagine you’re building an Deep Entity in SAP OData service for a sales order management system. A typical sales order comprises a header with customer details, order items with product information, and potentially delivery schedules. Representing this data hierarchy using individual entity sets for headers, items, and schedules would necessitate multiple OData requests for creating or updating a complete sales order.

Deep entities streamline this process by encapsulating related entities within a single entity type. This eliminates the need for multiple requests, enhancing data persistence efficiency and simplifying client-side development.

Crafting Deep Entities in SAP OData Development

The SAP Gateway Service Builder empowers developers to leverage deep entities. Here’s a general roadmap for creating them:

  1. Data Model Design: Define the main entity structure and establish navigation properties with appropriate data types referencing the child entity types.
  2. Entity Set Creation: Generate entity sets for the main entity and its child entities within the service definition.
  3. Deep Entity Implementation: Utilize ABAP classes to implement methods like GET_ENTITY and CREATE_ENTITY for the main entity. These methods handle data retrieval and creation, considering the nested child entities.
  4. Association Handling: Define associations within the data model to specify the relationships between entities and navigation properties.

Benefits of Utilizing Deep Entity in SAP OData

  • Simplified Data Persistence: Perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on a complete hierarchical structure in a single OData request.
  • Enhanced Performance: Reduce network traffic and improve response times by eliminating the need for multiple requests.
  • Streamlined Client Development: Clients interact with a single entity type, simplifying data manipulation logic.
  • Improved Data Consistency: Maintain data integrity within the hierarchy by managing related entities simultaneously.

Considerations and Best Practices

  • Complexity Management: Deep entities can become intricate, requiring careful design and thorough testing to ensure proper data handling.
  • Security Implications: Grant appropriate access controls for nested entities to safeguard sensitive data.
  • Performance Optimization: For large datasets, consider implementing efficient retrieval and update strategies within deep entity methods

What is the entity type in SAP OData?

In SAP OData, an entity type represents a structured data type that defines the schema of a set of entities in a service. Think of it as a blueprint or template for entities, where each entity is an instance of this type. Here’s a deeper look into what an entity type is and its significance:

Key Characteristics of an Entity Type

  1. Properties: An entity type consists of properties that define the data it holds. Each property has a name and a type, such as string, integer, or date.
    • Primitive Properties: Basic data types like string, int, boolean, etc.
    • Complex Properties: Structured types composed of multiple properties.
  2. Key Properties: These are properties that uniquely identify an entity instance. Each entity type must have at least one key property to distinguish individual entities.
  3. Navigation Properties: These define associations between different entity types, enabling relationships like one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many. They facilitate navigation between related entities.

Example of an Entity Type

Here’s a simple example of an entity type definition in an OData metadata document:

xml

<EntityType Name="Product">

<Key>

<PropertyRef Name="ProductID"/>

</Key>

<Property Name="ProductID" Type="Edm.Int32" Nullable="false"/>

<Property Name="ProductName" Type="Edm.String" Nullable="false"/>

<Property Name="Price" Type="Edm.Decimal" Nullable="false"/>

<Property Name="ReleaseDate" Type="Edm.DateTimeOffset"/>

<NavigationProperty Name="Category" Relationship="Namespace.Product_Category" ToRole="Category" FromRole="Product"/>

</EntityType>

Conclusion

Deep Entity in SAP OData offer a powerful toolset within the SAP OData framework. By understanding their structure, development process, and benefits, you can unlock new levels of data persistence efficiency within your SAP applications. Remember to carefully evaluate your specific use case and follow best practices to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.

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Frustrated by locked-away SAP data hindering your applications’ potential?

Imagine seamlessly integrating your external applications with the rich data trove within your SAP system. This dream becomes a reality with the power of OData services. OData (Open Data Protocol) services act as a bridge, unlocking your SAP data for consumption by various applications, fostering a truly data-driven ecosystem. This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge and tools to craft powerful OData services in SAP. Not only will you discover the advantages of OData services, like improved data accessibility and flexibility, but you’ll also embark on a step-by-step journey to create and implement your own OData service using SAP Service Builder (SEGW). We’ll delve into best practices to ensure robust and secure data exposure, empowering you to make informed decisions based on a unified data view. So, buckle up and get ready to unleash the true potential of your SAP data!

Creating Your First OData Service in SAP: A Step-by-Step Breakdown

Before we dive into the creation process, let’s solidify our understanding of the building blocks that make an OData service function.

Prerequisites: Gearing Up for OData Service Development

There are two essential prerequisites to get started with OData service development in SAP:

  1. SAP Gateway Configuration: The SAP Gateway acts as the central communication hub for OData services. It ensures secure and standardized data exchange between your SAP system and external applications. If the SAP Gateway isn’t already configured in your system, you’ll need to involve your system administrator to set it up.
  2. User Permissions: To create and manage OData services, you’ll need specific authorization within SAP. User roles like SAP_BC_SRV_ODATA_ADMIN or SAP_BC_SRV_ODATA_DEVELOPER grant the necessary permissions for working with OData services.

Once you’ve confirmed these prerequisites are in place, we can move on to the exciting part: creating your first OData service!

Testing and Deployment: Putting Your OData Service to the Test

Crafting a robust OData service is just one piece of the puzzle. The next crucial step is ensuring it functions as intended and delivers data accurately. Here’s how we’ll put your OData service through its paces:

Testing OData Services with SAP Gateway Client

The SAP Gateway Client serves as your trusted companion for testing OData services. It allows you to interact with your service directly, simulating how external applications would access the data. Here’s how to leverage the SAP Gateway Client for testing:

  1. Accessing the SAP Gateway Client: Launch the SAP Gateway Client using transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT. This interface displays a list of all registered OData services within your SAP system.
  2. Exploring Your OData Service: Select your newly created OData service from the list. The client displays details like available entity sets and their properties. You can then interact with these entities using various functionalities:
    • Retrieve Data: Utilize the built-in filters and selection options to retrieve specific data subsets based on your needs. The client displays the retrieved data in a user-friendly format.
    • Test CRUD Operations (Optional): If your service allows creation, update, and deletion of data (CRUD operations), you can leverage the client to test these functionalities as well. Be mindful that modifying data through the client directly might have implications on your production environment, so proceed with caution in this case.

By thoroughly testing your OData service within the SAP Gateway Client, you can identify and rectify any potential issues before deployment.

Security Considerations: Safeguarding Your Data

Security is paramount when exposing data through OData services. Here’s how to ensure your service adheres to best practices:

  1. User Authentication: Implement a robust user authentication mechanism to restrict access to your OData service. SAP offers various authentication options like Basic Authentication or Single Sign-On (SSO) to verify user identities before granting access.
  2. Authorization: Even with user authentication in place, it’s crucial to define authorization rules that dictate what data each user can access within your OData service. This ensures that users only have visibility to data relevant to their roles and responsibilities.

Advanced OData Service Development: Expanding Your Horizons

The foundation for creating basic OData services is now firmly established. However, SAP’s OData capabilities extend far beyond simple data retrieval. Let’s explore some advanced functionalities that can further empower your OData services:

Implementing Function Imports: Custom Logic at Your Fingertips

Function imports allow you to expose custom ABAP logic through your OData service. This enables external applications to trigger specific actions within your SAP system, not just retrieve data. Here’s how function imports work:

  1. Defining Function Imports: Within your OData service definition, you can create function imports. These functions map to custom ABAP classes containing the desired logic. You can define parameters for the function import, allowing external applications to pass in specific data for processing.
  2. Benefits and Use Cases: Function imports offer a powerful way to extend the functionality of your OData service. Imagine an OData service exposing a function import to initiate a credit check process within SAP based on customer data received from an external application. This demonstrates the ability to trigger complex business logic through your OData service.

Function imports empower you to create truly interactive OData services that not only provide data but also orchestrate actions within your SAP system.

Actions on Entity Sets: CRUD Operations on Steroids

While basic OData services often focus on data retrieval, actions on entity sets allow you to implement Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) functionalities directly on your OData service. This enables external applications to not only read data but also modify it within your SAP system.

  1. Defining Actions: Similar to function imports, you can define actions within your OData service that correspond to specific CRUD operations on a particular entity set. These actions leverage ABAP code to perform the desired data manipulation within your SAP system.
  2. Security Considerations: Opening up CRUD operations through your OData service necessitates heightened security measures. Ensure proper authorization rules are in place to restrict which users or applications can perform these actions and on what data. Additionally, robust data validation within your ABAP code is crucial to prevent erroneous data from entering your SAP system.

FAQ

Throughout this guide, we’ve delved into the exciting world of creating and implementing OData services in SAP. Now, let’s address some frequently asked questions that might arise on your OData service development journey:

PAA 1: What are the different types of OData services in SAP?

OData services in SAP come in various flavors, each catering to specific use cases:

  • Entity Services: These are the most common type, providing access to data modeled as entities and their relationships within SAP. Think of them as digital representations of your SAP tables and structures.
  • Function Imports: As explored earlier, function imports expose custom ABAP logic through your OData service. External applications can leverage these functions to trigger actions within your SAP system, not just retrieve data.
  • Actions: Actions allow you to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations directly on entity sets within your OData service. This empowers external applications to not only access data but also modify it within your SAP system.

Understanding these different types of OData services equips you to choose the right approach for your specific data exposure requirements.

PAA 2: Do I need to know ABAP to create OData services?

While the basic creation of OData services can be achieved through the user-friendly SAP Service Builder (SEGW) interface, there are scenarios where ABAP knowledge proves beneficial:

  • Complex Logic: For OData services requiring intricate data manipulation or custom business logic, implementing function imports necessitates ABAP coding expertise. The ABAP code within your function import definitions dictates the specific actions to be performed within your SAP system.
  • Advanced Security: While SEGW offers basic security configurations, robust authorization logic for complex OData services might involve custom ABAP coding to enforce granular access control to specific data elements.

Conclusion: Unleashing the Power of OData Services in SAP

This comprehensive guide has equipped you with the knowledge and tools to embark on your OData service development journey in SAP. We explored the core concepts, from understanding the advantages of OData services (improved data accessibility, flexibility) to crafting your first service using SAP Service Builder (SEGW). You learned best practices for testing and deployment, ensuring the security and reliability of your data exposure. Furthermore, we ventured into advanced functionalities like function imports and actions on entity sets, empowering you to create truly interactive OData services that not only provide data but also orchestrate actions within your SAP system.

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Imagine a world where data flows effortlessly between your business systems, fueling real-time insights and propelling you ahead of the competition. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the power of SAP OData in action! In today’s data-driven world, seamless data exchange is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. That’s where SAP OData comes in, a powerful tool that shatters data silos and unlocks the true potential of your SAP ecosystem. But as technology evolves at breakneck speed, what does the future hold for SAP OData? How can developers stay ahead of the curve and leverage these emerging trends to build robust and efficient data exchange solutions? This comprehensive guide will unveil the exciting future of SAP OData, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape. Buckle up, developers, because we’re about to delve into the future of SAP OData!

Key Future Trends in SAP OData

The landscape of enterprise data management is undergoing a significant transformation, and SAP OData is at the forefront of this evolution. Several key trends are poised to reshape how developers approach SAP OData in the coming years. Let’s dive deeper into these trends and explore their implications:

2.1 Headless Architecture and Microservices

Traditional monolithic applications are giving way to a more modular approach – headless architecture. In this model, the user interface (UI) layer is decoupled from the backend logic, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability. This shift has a significant impact on SAP OData consumption.

  • API-first development: With headless architecture, APIs become the primary point of interaction for applications. SAP OData services, with their standardized approach to data exposure, are perfectly suited for this API-driven world. Developers can leverage OData services to expose data from SAP systems to various frontend applications, mobile apps, and even external systems.
  • Microservices-based development: Headless architecture often goes hand-in-hand with microservices, where complex applications are broken down into smaller, independent services. This approach brings several advantages to SAP OData development. Microservices can be developed and deployed independently, allowing for faster development cycles and easier maintenance. Additionally, OData services can be built on top of specific microservices, providing granular access to specific data functionalities.

2.2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Integration

The power of AI and ML is rapidly transforming industries, and SAP OData is no exception. By integrating AI/ML capabilities with OData services, developers can unlock a whole new level of data insights and functionalities:

  • Enhanced data analysis and reporting: OData services can be enriched with AI/ML algorithms to analyze data in real-time, identify patterns, and generate predictive insights. This empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and optimize their operations.
  • Automated tasks and self-service capabilities: AI/ML can automate routine tasks associated with data management, such as data cleansing and validation. This frees up developers’ time for more strategic initiatives. Additionally, OData services can be infused with AI-powered chatbots or recommendation engines, allowing users to interact with data in a more intuitive and self-service manner.

Essential Skills for SAP OData Developers in the Future

The future of SAP OData is brimming with exciting possibilities, but to navigate this evolving landscape successfully, developers will need to equip themselves with a specific skillset. Here are some of the crucial competencies that will set future-proof SAP OData developers apart:

3.1 Deep Understanding of SAP OData Protocols and Functionalities

This forms the bedrock of any SAP OData developer’s expertise. A thorough grasp of OData protocols, including entities, relationships, annotations, and query capabilities, is essential for building robust and efficient data services. Developers should be well-versed in creating and consuming OData services, leveraging features like filtering, sorting, and expansion to provide granular control over data access.

Beyond core functionalities, staying updated on the latest OData specifications and extensions is crucial. New features and functionalities are constantly being introduced, and understanding these advancements allows developers to build OData services that are not only functional but also leverage the latest capabilities for optimal performance.

3.2 Proficiency in Development Languages

While a solid understanding of SAP OData protocols is essential, developers also need proficiency in specific programming languages to bring OData services to life. Here’s a breakdown of some key languages:

  • ABAP: As the native language of SAP systems, ABAP remains a cornerstone for SAP OData development. Developers should be familiar with creating and deploying OData services using the ABAP Development Kit (ADT).
  • SAP HANA Extended Application Services (XSJS): For cloud-based deployments leveraging SAP HANA, XSJS is a popular choice. This JavaScript-based framework allows developers to create OData services that are lightweight and well-suited for the cloud environment.
  • Node.js: This JavaScript runtime environment is gaining traction in the SAP development world. Node.js offers an agile and efficient platform for building OData services, particularly for microservices-based architectures.

In addition to these core languages, familiarity with other languages like Java or Python can also be beneficial, as they might be required for integration with external systems or specific functionalities.

Tips for Developers to Thrive in the Future of SAP OData

The future of SAP OData is bright, but it also demands continuous learning and adaptation from developers. Here are some practical tips to equip yourself for success in this ever-evolving landscape:

4.1 Embrace Continuous Learning

The SAP OData landscape is constantly evolving, with new trends, technologies, and best practices emerging all the time. To stay ahead of the curve, developers must cultivate a growth mindset and commit to continuous learning:

  • Leverage official resources: SAP provides comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and online courses on SAP OData development. Actively utilize these resources to stay updated on the latest specifications, features, and best practices.
  • Explore online communities and forums: The SAP developer community is a valuable source of knowledge and support. Engage in online forums, participate in discussions, and learn from the experiences of other developers.
  • Stay tuned to industry publications and blogs: Subscribe to industry publications and blogs focused on SAP technology. This will keep you informed about the latest trends, news, and insights related to SAP OData development.

By actively engaging in these learning activities, developers can ensure their skillset remains relevant and future-proof in the ever-changing world of SAP OData.

4.2 Sharpen Your Skills in Emerging Technologies

The future of SAP OData is intertwined with advancements in other domains, particularly cloud computing, AI/ML, and microservices architectures. Investing time in developing expertise in these areas will position you for success:

  • Cloud development skills: As cloud deployments become increasingly prevalent, understanding cloud platforms like SAP Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure is crucial. Learn about cloud-specific OData development tools and best practices for building and deploying OData services in the cloud.
  • AI/ML fundamentals: Familiarize yourself with the core concepts of AI and ML. Explore how these technologies can be integrated with OData services to unlock new functionalities like data analysis, automation, and self-service capabilities. While in-depth expertise might not be required, a foundational understanding will be advantageous.
  • Microservices architecture: If you haven’t already, delve into the principles of microservices architecture. This approach is becoming increasingly popular for building modular and scalable OData services. Understanding microservices will allow you to contribute to the development of future-proof OData solutions.

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