SAP BTP What's New Reference
Overview
This document tracks updates to the SAP BTP Developer's Guide organized chronologically.
2025 Updates
November 2025
| Date |
Update |
| November 5, 2025 |
New tutorials for partners developing ABAP-based applications introduce the Music Festival Manager reference app for scalable multitenant SaaS using RAP |
| November 3, 2025 |
End-to-end observability guidance added combining SAP Cloud ALM (central) with SAP Cloud Logging (local) using OpenTelemetry |
October 2025
| Date |
Update |
| October 31, 2025 |
New SAP HANA Cloud content emphasizing TCO reduction best practices across ABAP, Kyma, and Cloud Foundry |
| October 30, 2025 |
ABAP Cloud content enhanced with specific recommendations and hands-on materials |
| October 17, 2025 |
New page for UX design and product compliance standards across all BTP environments |
| October 3, 2025 |
Partner information expanded with TCO calculations for multitenant SaaS plus additional tutorials |
September 2025
| Date |
Update |
| September 25, 2025 |
Security information integrated throughout development phases (exploration → production) |
| September 15, 2025 |
Guide restructured with new sections on runtime benefits (CF/Kyma with CAP, ABAP Cloud) |
| September 1, 2025 |
Major restructuring into four main sections: technology, runtime benefits, CAP, ABAP Cloud |
Earlier 2025
| Date |
Update |
| June 2, 2025 |
New CI/CD chapter introducing fundamentals and SAP solutions |
| April 25, 2025 |
New page for remote system connectivity approaches |
| January 3, 2025 |
Partner reference application for multitenant SaaS development |
2024 Notable Additions
- Guide restructured to align with design-led development processes
- New missions for enterprise-grade and multitenant CAP applications
- Observability implementation guidance added
- Expanded tutorials for Cloud Foundry and Kyma runtimes
Key Feature Introductions by Date
Partner Development
- November 2025: Music Festival Manager (ABAP RAP)
- October 2025: TCO Calculator for SaaS
- January 2025: Poetry Slam Manager (CAP)
Observability
- November 2025: OpenTelemetry integration
- 2024: SAP Cloud ALM integration
Security
- September 2025: Phase-integrated security guidance
CI/CD
- June 2025: CI/CD fundamentals chapter
Connectivity
- April 2025: Remote system connectivity guide
Tracking Updates
Source: https://github.com/SAP-docs/btp-developer-guide/blob/main/docs/what-s-new-for-sap-btp-developer-s-guide-7cf7a39.md
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