I am excited to announce that Cadaxo Managed Data Services (MDS) is now available as an open-source project! This strategic move aims to collaboration within the SAP development community.

If you’re interested in contributing or learning more about the project, please write me at mds@cadaxo.com.​

It is a great opportunity to work with ABAP, Fiori, CDS Views… and learn from each other.

What was our motivation in the first place?
What is MDS all about? Check out our presentation from ABAPConf 2024 on Youtube:

„Verloren im CDS Dschungel?“

What is Cadaxo Managed Data Services?

Cadaxo MDS is a Fiori suite of tools designed to streamline the management and visualization of development objects in SAP S/4HANA®. On Frontend it contains three Fiori Apps:

• Dashboard: Provides an overview of SAP objects and custom developments across the system, offering clear displays for quick access to essential information.​
• List Report (Search App): Features a user-friendly interface with integrated filter options, allowing users to search for specific CDS views and access detailed information, including descriptions, fields, annotations, and parameters.​
• Graph App: Enables graphical analysis of relationships between CDS views and other objects, facilitating a deeper understanding of complex data structures.

Additionally, Cadaxo MDS includes an API and OData Service

Why Open Source?

By open-sourcing MDS, we aim to:​

• Encourage Community Collaboration: Invite developers worldwide to contribute, share insights, and enhance the toolset collectively.​
• Promote Transparency and Flexibility: Allow users to customize and adapt MDS to their specific needs, fostering innovation and efficiency.​
• Accelerate Development: Leverage the collective expertise of the community to rapidly evolve and improve MDS functionalities.

Join the Development Community

We welcome developers, SAP professionals, and enthusiasts to join our open-source initiative. If you’re interested in contributing or learning more about the project, please contact us at mds@cadaxo.com.​

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This article was written by: Dusan Sacha, SAP Consultant at Cadaxo GmbH.