What is development component in SAP NW - SAP NetWeaver?

SAP Term: development component

• Component: NW

• Component Name: SAP NetWeaver

• Description: Reusable module of the software component from a development perspective. The modularization of the development components results from the architecture of the software. Additional attributes: A development component groups development objects. For the user, a development component represents a black box with defined interfaces public parts. Development components can be nested as many times as required. A development component can be contained in one additional development component only. A development component contained within another development component cannot be a direct module of a software component. Patches are created from a development component. Support Packages for software components bundle patches of the development components contained within.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A development component is a software component that is used to develop applications for the SAP NetWeaver platform. It is a collection of related objects, such as programs, classes, and tables, that are used to create an application. Development components are organized into packages and can be deployed to the SAP NetWeaver platform.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a development component, you must first create a package in the SAP NetWeaver Development Studio. Once the package is created, you can add the development components to it. You can then deploy the package to the SAP NetWeaver platform. Once deployed, you can use the development components to create applications.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a package in the SAP NetWeaver Development Studio, make sure to give it a descriptive name so that it is easy to identify later on. Also, make sure to include all of the necessary development components in the package before deploying it.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on development components and how to use them, please refer to the SAP NetWeaver Development Studio documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and deploy packages with development components.