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- ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) is a programming language for developing applications for the SAP R/3 system, a widely-installed business application subsystem. The latest version, ABAP Objects, is object-oriented programming. SAP will run applications written using ABAP/4, the earlier ABAP version, as well as applications using ABAP Objects.

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SAP's original business model for R/3 was developed before the idea of an object-oriented model was widespread. The transition to the object-oriented model reflects an increased customer demand for it. ABAP Objects uses a single inheritance model and full support for object features such as encapsulation, polymorphism, and persistence.

Getting started with ABAP

To explore how ABAP is used in the enterprise, here are some additional resources:

ABAP for newbies: Here is a collection of resources that will help you get started with this programming language.

Which to learn first: XI, ABAP, or SD?: Confused on the whether you should learn ABAP, XI or SD? Here are some answers on the differences from a SearchSAP.com expert..

What SAP says about ABAP's future: Learn about how SAP sees ABAP's future.

Podcast: How can ABAP developers survive in a NetWeaver era?: Learn what ABAP programmers need to know to stay current in a NetWeaver world.

ABAP jobs and more: Special report: Learn how to get started in ABAP and keep your skills current.

CONTRIBUTORS:	Dave Jenkins
LAST UPDATED:	24 Sep 2008

Read more about ABAP:

-	SAP has a "Getting Started with ABAP" page that includes history, tutorials and other tools for working with the language.
-	SAP provides curricula to its learning resources for WebAS ABAP.
-	SearchSAP.com has an extensive collection of links related to ABAP.

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