Overview

In modern architectures, business rules are modeled and maintained in central engines. But how can you modify existing rules or develop your own? How can these rules be integrated into the applications? BRFplus is the tool of choice for developing business rules in ABAP. This book introduces BRFplus in all its aspects. It explains the tool's architecture and how its rules are structured. You will learn how to modify and develop rules, how to incorporate them into your own landscape, and how to extend BRFplus. Including extensive examples and tutorials, this book is a one-stop resource for developers as well as business analysts. 1. BRFplus Walk-Through and TutorialGet started with a complete tour through all Workbench tools, follow the development cycle, and learn how to create applications in the Workbench or via the API. 2. ObjectsLearn how to define, use, and link objects to each other, and benefit from a comprehensive reference for all object types, such as expressions, actions, and more. 3. Tools, Deployment, and AdministrationThe book covers the entire development cycle: Imports and exports, transports, administration, as well as remote and local scenarios, are all dealt with in detail. 4. Advanced TopicsOnce your applications are deployed, you'll want to tune them: Find out how to enhance performance, trace processing, extend BRFplus‘ functionality, and integrate it into custom user interfaces. Highlights: Business rules and business rules management (BRM) Object management Objects: functions, data objects, rules and rulesets, expression and action types Tools and administration Advanced topics: performance, tracing, extending BRFplus, UI integration Deployment and methodology

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Author:   Thomas Albrecht ,  Carsten Ziegler
Publisher:   SAP Press
Imprint:   SAP Press
Edition:   Revised ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.975kg
ISBN:  

9781592292936

ISBN 10:   1592292933
Pages:   437
Publication Date:   28 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction About Business Rules Definition Ubiquity of Business Rules Business Rule Management Systems Rule Representation Application Architecture Business Rules at SAP BRFplus--a Brief Walk-Through BRFplus Workbench Workflow The Example Application--Container for BRFplus Objects Function--Interface Between Code and Rules Data Object--Data Carriers Ruleset--Collection of Rules Rule--Central Entity Expressions--Computational Units Actions--Performing Tasks Outside of BRFplus Catalog--Visualization and Navigation Help Simulating and Testing Rules Function Processing and Rules Evaluation BRFplus Releases Tutorials Creation of a Pricing Application with the BRFplus Workbench Creation of a Pricing Application with the API Object Management Basic Object Handling Basic Object API Common Object Settings Applications Catalogs Objects Functions Data Objects Rulesets Rules Expressions Actions Tools and Administration Simulation Tool XML Export and Import Web Service Generation Tool Application Usage Tool Application Administration Tool Transport Analysis Tool Advanced Performance Tracing Extending BRFplus User Interface Integration Deployment Change and Transport System Local Scenarios Remote Scenarios Methodology Classic Approach to Software Development Classification of System Building Blocks Model for Business Rules Action Plan Effort Estimation Appendices Formula Functions The Authors Index

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Thomas Albrecht is a senior software developer in the Business Rule Framework plus (BRFplus) team. After completing his studies with a master's degree in computer science, he joined SAP in 2003. He started working in and driving several development projects in the ERP Travel Management department with focus on architecture and user interfaces. In 2008 he delved into the area of BRFplus and quickly became a key member of the development team. Carsten Ziegler is the inventor, chief product owner, and architect of Business Rules Framework plus (BRFplus) at SAP. He joined SAP in 2000, working in multiple roles including developer, development architect, and project manager for numerous projects in the area of technical tools and frameworks and financials applications. Since 2006 he has driven SAP's business rules strategy and he is responsible for the BRFplus architecture and development as well as its adoption within in SAP's applications. Carsten is also a key contributor to defining SAP's overall business process strategy for SAP's business suite and successfully prepared the acquisition of Yasu in 2007. He has a track record of guiding many large-scale projects, in terms of both setting up and using business rules and business process management technology. Drawing upon this extensive experience, he provides global business rules expertise support for sales, consulting, development, and solution management. Carsten holds a diploma in Business Administration.

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