March 17th, 2025

Introducing ABAP Support in GitHub Copilot for Eclipse

The latest release of GitHub Copilot for Eclipse now includes support for ABAP! This update builds on the recent release of code completion and chat integration, offering a robust toolset for developers working within the SAP environment.

ABAP remains a critical language in the enterprise space, powering a wide range of business applications, and its new support in GitHub Copilot enables streamlined development by reducing time spent on boilerplate coding and improving code quality, while offering real-time guidance through instant, best-practice suggestions that accelerate learning and empower developers to innovate more effectively in SAP environments.

Key Enhancements

These focused enhancements empower developers to work more efficiently and confidently when building or maintaining ABAP applications.

1. Code Completion

Receive intelligent, real-time code suggestions tailored to ABAP development, minimizing boilerplate and reducing manual coding. Enhance productivity by quickly filling in code based on context, allowing more focus on creative problem solving.

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2. Chat

Benefit from integrated chat support that provides in-context ABAP guidance, explanations, and troubleshooting directly within the IDE. Get immediate help and detailed insights, making it easier to understand complex code structures and best practices.

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Getting Started with ABAP on GitHub Copilot for Eclipse

  • Update to the Latest Version: You are encouraged to update to the newest version of GitHub Copilot to unlock the ABAP support features.
  • Environment Preparation: For detailed guidance on setting up the ABAP development environment, refer to the installation tutorial.

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Author

Hang Wang
Program Manager

I'm Hang Wang, a Product Manager at Microsoft specializing in developer experience. I began my journey at Microsoft as a Software Engineer, gaining deep insights into developers' needs and challenges. Now, I focus on AI-driven tools that enhance developer productivity.

Sandra Ahlgrimm
Cloud Advocate

Sandra Ahlgrimm is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in supporting Java Developers. With over a decade of experience as a Java developer, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Sandra is passionate about containers and has recently learned to love AI.

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