What is RAP new-draft instance in SAP (BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model)?

SAP Term: RAP new-draft instance

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: Draft instance that is produced by a create operation with the draft indicator set to true.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP new-draft instance is a feature of the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It allows developers to create a new draft instance of an existing RAP service. This draft instance can be used to make changes to the existing service without affecting the original service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a new draft instance of an existing RAP service, developers must first open the RAP service in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT). Then, they must select the “Create Draft Instance” option from the context menu. This will create a new draft instance of the existing RAP service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new draft instance of an existing RAP service, it is important to remember that any changes made to the draft instance will not affect the original service. This allows developers to experiment with different changes without impacting the original service. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model, please refer to SAP’s official documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide further information on how to use this feature.