What is RAP edit-draft instance in SAP BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model?

SAP Term: RAP edit-draft instance

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: Draft instance that is produced by the draft action Edit.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP edit-draft instance is a feature of the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It allows developers to create and edit draft versions of their applications, which can then be tested and deployed without affecting the production version. This feature helps to ensure that changes are thoroughly tested before they are released into production. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the RAP edit-draft instance feature, developers must first create a draft version of their application. This can be done by using the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the SAP Web IDE. Once the draft version is created, developers can make changes to it and test them without affecting the production version. Once they are satisfied with the changes, they can deploy them to production. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the RAP edit-draft instance feature, it is important to thoroughly test any changes before deploying them to production. This will help to ensure that any issues are identified and resolved before they can affect users. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the draft version so that they can be easily reverted if necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model and its features, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this model and its features.