SAP - Composite Application Framework

SAP Composite Application Framework provides an environment for the design and use of SAP xApps and composite applications that comply with Enterprise Services Architecture.
The SAP Composite Application Framework comprises of design tools, methodologies, services and processes, an abstraction layer for objects, and user interface and process pattern libraries.

Key features of the SAP Composite Application Framework include:
- Model-driven architecture
- Object access layer
- Collaborative business context
- User interface patterns and guided procedures

Further information about CAF can be obtained from SAP.

When you decide to create your first composite applications using CAF, you may want to consult with the SAP reference documentation.
It shows you how best to develop, configure and adapt composites, depending on your particular role:

1. If you're an administrator and need to configure your system, then view Creating Composite Applications in the Technology Consultant's Guide.
To find out how to operate a running system, read the following documentation:
- Creating Composite Applications in the Technical Operations Manual
- CAF-GP: Administration Guide
- CAF Core Administration

2. If you're a developer, your best information source is Creating Composite Applications. Alternatively, you can access the developers guide on SDN where you will find an extensive list of samples and how-to documents in the CAF Tutorial Center.

3. If you're interested in all the different aspects of the CAF service, the easiest way to find the relevant information is by accessing the full set of CAF-related documentation in Composite Application Framework by Key Capability.
This complete set of CAF documentation includes:
- CAF Core
- Developing Composite Applications with CAF Core
- Composite Application Framework Core Administration
- Guided Procedures (GP)
- CAF Guided Procedures at Runtime
- CAF-GP: Administration Guide
- CAF-GP: Business Expert Guide
- Developing Composite Applications with CAF GP

4. If you need information about what's new with CAF, then have a look at Release Notes by IT Scenarios.