SAP NWDS (NetWeaver Developer Studio) is an eclipsed-based IDE for SAP Java development. You can download the NWDS 7.0 from SAP Service Marketplace.
How to download NWDS 7.0?
Go to SAP Service Marketplace – http://service.sap.com and choose link SAP Support Portal. you need to login the web site with a S-user account.
In the Support Portal, choose tab Software Downloads and sub tab Support Packages and Patch.
I have been working in SAP Java world for several years. As per my experience, it is difficult for newcomers to start working on SAP Java field. There are many new terminologies and technologies that always freak out people at the beginning especially those aren’t familiar with Java language. I would like to share my limited experience with everyone on how to go through this tough period and become a senior developer.
1. Java Language
Before you begin to study any SAP specific Java technologies/tools, Java language is a fundamental thing that you must have a good command of. This not only means Java syntax and grammar, it also contains other aspects you need to know in order write a high quality codes. Below is a check list.
a. Java Syntax and Grammar
b. Java programming standards
c. J2SE API – I/O, Email, JDBC, etc.
d. J2EE programming – JSP/Servlet, EJB, Web Service, etc.
e. Write, compile, deploy and run Java application using an IDE like eclipse/netbeans.
I didn’t maintain my SAP blog since I was assigned to a SAP NetWeaver Project. My previous SAP projects are all about the SAP Business Suite implementation such as ERP, CRM, SRM, etc. Although I learned Java in university and implemented a couple of web tools using Web Dynpro for Java, this project was a big challenge to me. After several months hard-working, the project goes on very well and aims to go-live next month. Finally I get some free time to update my blog and will share my experience on SAP NetWeaver development.
In my opinion, this is not a typical SAP implementation project. It’s more like a Java project which utilizes SAP NetWeaver platform. Because of this, the development strategy is different from SAP ERP implementation project. Below diagram shows the difference between the traditional SAP implementation project and the NetWeaver project which try to build the custom solution from scratch.
SAP Netweaver Developer Studio is an Java IDE that based on Eclipse platform. It includes the standard Eclipse features and SAP features. SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio provides several features for composing and developing business applications. You can select the features according to the components you have installed on your AS Java of the Composition Environment.
Before you start to install NWDS, make sure the NWDS and Netweaver server have the same version. It can keep you away from some werid issues.
When you have a central AS Java, you can access the update site from below URL:
http://<host>:<httpport>/updatesite
Make sure that the update site is properly installed and that the post-installation activities for the update site have already been performed. For more information, see section Post-Installation Activities -> Configuring the IDE Update Site -> in the installation documentation, available at: