Writing a Web Dynpro ABAP application may be a job, but it can also be a craft, and in this book, you have the tool you need to become a master. Start with the basics, jump right into advanced concepts, or flip straight to workbooks so you can apply your knowledge to real-life exercises. Whatever your WDA goal may be, this book will get you there.

IntroductionGetting StartedFoundations for Web DynproA Model-Based Approach to UI DevelopmentTechnical Integration ConceptsSummaryThe Anatomy of WDA ApplicationsComponent-Based Software Development ConceptsWeb Dynpro ComponentsWeb Dynpro ApplicationsSummaryDeveloping Your First WDA ApplicationRequirements OverviewGetting Started with the Web Dynpro ExplorerCreating a WDA ComponentCreating and Testing the WDA ApplicationSummaryController DevelopmentController Element OverviewWorking with Specific Controller TypesController UsagesUnderstanding the Web Dynpro Phase ModelWeb Dynpro Programming Interface OverviewAssistance ClassesTool Support for Controller DevelopmentSummaryWorking with ContextsContexts: RevisitedContext Nodes and Context Attributes: Up CloseDefining a ContextContext ProgrammingSupply FunctionsContext Mapping and Data Binding: Up CloseSummaryWindows and ViewsWindowsViewsNavigation ConceptsSummaryBasic UI ElementsIntroduction to UI ElementsUI Elements from the Text CategoryUI Elements from the Action CategoryUI Elements from the Selection CategorySummaryAdvanced UI ElementsUI Elements from the Graphic CategoryUI Elements from the Integration CategoryUI Elements from the Complex CategoryDrag and DropSummaryComponent-Based Development ConceptsWeb Dynpro Component Interfaces: RevisitedComponent Usage ConceptsCase Study: Working with Faceless ComponentsCase Study: Working with the SAP List ViewerGuidelines for Applying Multi-Component DesignsSummaryUser InteractionDefining Input HelpsProviding Help TextsConfirmation Dialog BoxesDisplaying MessagesSummaryDynamic ProgrammingSummaryConfiguration and AdaptationThe Adaptation ConceptComponent Configuration with the Configuration EditorApplication ConfigurationPersonalization and CustomizationComponent-Defined AdaptationParameterizationAccessibilityStyle SheetsInternationalization and TranslationSummaryModifications and EnhancementsWDA Integration with the Enhancement FrameworkEnhancing Web Dynpro ComponentsExplicit Enhancements in Web DynproAdjustments after an UpgradeSummaryWorking with the Floorplan ManagerFloorplan ArchitectureGetting Started with FloorplansWorking with the Configuration EditorWorking with GUIBBsConfiguring WiresWorking with Dialog BoxesWeb Dynpro Page BuilderSummaryWDA IntegrationRIA Integration with Web Dynpro IslandsAdobe Flash Islands IntegrationMicrosoft Silverlight Islands IntegrationSAP Interactive Forms by Adobe IntegrationSAP NetWeaver Portal IntegrationConsuming Web Services in WDASummarySecurity ConceptsSystem LogonSystem Logoff and Error PagesAuthorizationsApplication Data SecuritySecurity of Context Data in a ViewFile Upload SecurityWhitelist InfrastructureSummaryPerformance TuningFormulating an ApproachBest Practices and Design TipsPerformance Analysis ToolsPerformance Tuning ChecklistSummary700 Development WorkbooksDisplaying Basic Contact Information for a UserRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionApplicationRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionShowing User Role AssignmentsRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionDeveloping a Custom User ReportRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionImplementing Special FeaturesRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionUsing Component-Based Development TechniquesRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionConfiguring an FPM ApplicationRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionIntegrating WDA with FlashRequirements OverviewDesign ApproachSolutionAppendicesDebugging WDA ApplicationsThe AuthorsIndex