SAP & FIORI
Today, more than 170 million users from 180 countries around the world use SAP cloud services. We have a massive list of SAP users. I would think ” it is hard to say SAP is splendid fully due to its usability” if Fiori didn’t exist. It is way different now. What is Fiori?
Fiori is the user experience or interface concept that SAP offers to its customers with its software and applications. If we associate producing software from complex code pieces to construct a building, Fiori offers us a library of alternatives with simple and understandable floor plans. Thence, a new application that belongs to the appropriate scenario can be easily created. Proportion to other alternatives, Fiori is a way more effective solution that increases user satisfaction. Fiori aims to enable users to access data at any time & anywhere. Since it works harmonically with all devices, time will be saved and the level of complexity will be remained as minimum.
Another benefit is that it improves the quality assurance factor by speeding up the implementation phase. Besides, it minimizes possible risks with the application process compatible with business requirements. This leads a positive effect on the total cost (TCO) of the project owner.
5 Design Principles For Fiori
We can list five principles to make a SAP Fiori design simple, understandable and accessible.
1- Coherent
SAP Fiori aims to adhere a consistent language of interaction and visual design. “Consistency” (Consistency & Standards) can be directly ensured as Nielsen’s Heuristics principles.
2- Role Based
Software must be configured to meet the needs of the target user in the relevant role.
3-Simple
Using Fiori is simple. It focuses on the most important issue/target.
4-Adaptive
Fiori works regardless of where you are or type of your device.
5- Delightful
Fiori environment should provide an effective working experience to increase user satisfaction.
How long does it take to get an application up and running with SAP Fiori?
If the data source is ready, the application will be ready within hours. That’s because of the selected floor plans are connected at background using OData services with its backend. All you have to do is define the data source then add your metadata.
What is the difference between SAP Fiori and SAP UI5?
Fiori is a design language that incorporates design principles. It guides developers while planning software and building the code.
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SAP UI5 is the development framework that allows developers to build front-end applications. It’s developed with HTML5, Javascript, XML, oData, Json. Fiori components can be used directly in UI5.
With SAP Fiori, it is possible to achieve high user experience with minimum code. It allows us to maintain consistency in the development process with the library it provides in isolation from the interface coding details, without the need of limitation in requirements.
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