SAP CAPM Foundations: Build Cloud Apps with Node.js and CDS

Modern enterprise cloud development requires frameworks that simplify database connections, service creation, and user interface integration. The Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM) provides a streamlined, opinionated approach to building robust business applications on SAP BTP. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of CAPM, starting from absolute basics. You will understand how to define data models, expose services, and deploy your application to the cloud, setting a strong foundation for your enterprise development career. What you'll learn: * Understand the core architecture of the Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM) and its ecosystem. * Define data models and service definitions using Core Data Services (CDS) syntax. * Build custom business logic using modern Node.js conventions to handle service requests. * Configure local development environments and test applications using SQLite databases. * Apply Fiori annotations to automatically generate dynamic, responsive user interfaces. * Deploy applications and database artifacts to SAP BTP using HDI containers and Cloud Foundry workflows. The course begins with essential terminology and environment setup before guiding you through creating a sample application step-by-step. You will progress from local mock-data testing to cloud deployment, learning best practices for structured enterprise development along the way. This course is designed for beginning developers, SAP consultants, and web developers looking to transition to modern cloud-based enterprise application development. No prior CAPM experience is required, though a basic understanding of JavaScript is helpful. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of modern enterprise cloud development.