What is RAP query in SAP (BC-ESI-RAP - RESTful ABAP Programming Model)?

SAP Term: RAP query

• Component: BC-ESI-RAP

• Component Name: RESTful ABAP Programming Model

• Description: A consumption option in RAP that provides read-only consumption of data defined in CDS entities. A RAP query is executed by the RAP query engine.

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• Key Concepts: 
  RAP query is a component of the BC-ESI-RAP RESTful ABAP Programming Model. It is a query language that enables developers to access and manipulate data stored in SAP systems. It is based on the Open Data Protocol (OData) and provides a uniform way to access and manipulate data from different sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  RAP query can be used to access and manipulate data stored in SAP systems. It provides a uniform way to access and manipulate data from different sources, such as databases, web services, and other applications. It also provides a set of operators that can be used to filter, sort, and aggregate data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using RAP query, it is important to understand the syntax of the language. This will help you write efficient queries that return the desired results. Additionally, it is important to understand the different operators available in RAP query so that you can use them effectively. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about RAP query, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-ESI-RAP/latest/en-US. Additionally, there are several tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use RAP query.