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Become an ABAP in Eclipse Feature Explorer and earn the Explorer Badge




Remark: Mission ended on December, 31th.

But you can still post about ABAP in Eclipse and your experiences ๐Ÿ˜‰


Last week we launched the ABAP in Eclipse Fan mission on SCN. With the ABAP in Eclipse Fan badge you are already showing your passion towards ABAP in Eclipse and your willingness to support the community. Now it is time to move on.


Today we are launching the Feature Explorer mission.

Your challenge is to discover the most important features of ABAP in Eclipse and share your experience with the community. Once you did that you will get the ABAP in Eclipse Feature Explorer badge.

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So what are your tasks to accomplish the mission and get the Feature Explorer Badge?


With the latest ABAP in Eclipse version 2.24  ( ABAP Development Tools version 2.24 available now on Updatesite ) we offer a new interactive learning solution in Eclipse.
The feature explorer helps ABAP developers get onboarded in Eclipse. Read the blog Get more out of ABAP in Eclipse with the Feature Explorer

Step 1: Update your eclipse installation to the latest version 2.24.
In case you are new to ABAP in Eclipse follow the installation instructions on our Eclipse updatesite: SAP Development Tools for Eclipse


Step 2: Start your eclipse and open the Feature Explorer:


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On the welcome screen you can start the interactive explorer tour. In the beginners tour we have 3 stages for you including the most important features you need. So click through the stages and enjoy your tour. Once you have accomplished the final stage you are done and you see an overview of the discovered features. 

Step 3: Now it is time to show the community that you have completed the tour and share your experience and feedback. Write a blog post in the ABAP in Eclipse community and once you’ve done that, the team will review your submission and we will give you the ABAP in Eclipse Explorer badge. The qualification criteria are the following:


  • Write a blog post in the ABAP in Eclipse space
  • Tag the blog post with “aie_feature_explorer”
  • In your blog post, write with a personal style and answer as many of the questions below as you can:
    • Please introduce yourself and tell us how long you’ve developed with ABAP
    • Did you know about Eclipse before you took this ABAP in Eclipse Explorer challenge?
    • Do you think the feature explorer is helpful to onboard new developers?
    • What is your favorite feature of the beginners tour?
    • Have you explored additional features of Eclipse that you like?
    • Mention some ABAP developers in the community that should know ABAP in Eclipse. You can use “@” and then type their name so that they get notified when you mention them.
  • Comment to my blog post here and provide the link to your own blog post in your comment.
  • Wait a few days to see the badge uploaded on your profile, we will proceed with weekly uploads.


Have fun!

Regards,
Thomas.

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      Author's profile photo Jรถrg Knaus
      Jรถrg Knaus
      Author's profile photo Srilakshmi Godavarthi
      Srilakshmi Godavarthi

      it's great to know abap on eclipse.

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      Thank you

      Author's profile photo Thomas Fiedler
      Thomas Fiedler
      Blog Post Author

      Good News:


      The mission was extended until December 31, 2014. 


      Regards,

      Thomas.

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      Thomas,

      thanks for the opportunity - here is my "AiE story"...

      Cheers

        Volker

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      Hi All,

      Very informative.

      Regards,

      Amit

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      Hi All,

      Very useful and good to read this

      Author's profile photo Danny Lacerte
      Danny Lacerte

      Hello Thomas,

      Here's my blog post about my first steps with ABAP-In-Eclipse:

      Going for a ride with Eclipse and ABAP Development Tools

      Thanks to everyone who worked, is working and will work on ADT to make it even better!

      Author's profile photo Srilakshmi Godavarthi
      Srilakshmi Godavarthi

      upgrading ABAP with  new ideas . Thank you .

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      I am a core functional SME and managing consultant. But I definitely like the idea and vision. Thanks

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      Hello Thomas,

      Very good blog, and very helpfully to learn the eclipse features.

      My can read my Feedback and my Experience here: http://scn.sap.com/community/abap/eclipse/blog/2014/12/08/aie-feature-explorer-great-way-to-the-new-ide

      Thank you very much.

      Stefan

      Author's profile photo Victor Ionescu
      Victor Ionescu

      Hi Thomas,

      great initiative with the Feature Explorer. I've posted some personal ideas regarding this topic over here: Jumping on the AiE train

      Best regards

      Victor

      Author's profile photo Ajeesh .s
      Ajeesh .s

      nice

      Author's profile photo Catalin Chiuaru
      Catalin Chiuaru

      Hi Thomas,

      Nice blog and a good way to learn AiE via the Feature Explorer. I shared some personal opinions about AiE and Feature Explorer here: AiE - an modern IDE for ABAP programmers

      Kind regards,

      Catalin

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      Explained very goods. Thanks

      Author's profile photo Serban Petrescu
      Serban Petrescu

      Hi Thomas,

      I have also blogged about my experience with AiE. I just wanted to thank you for the awesome work! Hope more, even better feature will come in the future ๐Ÿ™‚

      Here's the link to my post:  AiE - Eclipse Feature Explorer

      Best Regards,

      Serban

      Author's profile photo Anurag Sinha
      Anurag Sinha

      Great to see the AIE. My first blog for AIE My First Experience Of AIE. Planning to give more after i explore more. Its just the beginning ๐Ÿ˜‰ .

      Author's profile photo Romit Raina
      Romit Raina

      Hello Thomas,

      Here is my Experience on the AiE

      AbapInEclipse

      Thanks

      Romit Raina

      Author's profile photo Martin Fischer
      Martin Fischer

      Here is my blog post:

      Why I favour ADT over SE80

      Author's profile photo Raghu Vamseedhar Reddy Kadipi Reddy
      Raghu Vamseedhar Reddy Kadipi Reddy

      Thomas Fiedler,

      Here is my blog post, ABAP in Eclipse - Single development tool for Java, ABAP and many more. Please provide your feedback.

      Regards,

      Raghu

      Author's profile photo Sneha Jadhav
      Sneha Jadhav

      Hi all,

      I have posted a blog in ABAP in eclipse space. This is the link to blog

      ABAP in Eclipse using the feature explorer

      Check it out.

      Regards,

      Sneha.

      Author's profile photo Romit Raina
      Romit Raina

      Hello Thomas,

      I haven't received the "Eclipse Feature Explorer" Badge yet ๐Ÿ™ .

      Do i need to wait some more time ?

      Thanks

      Romit Raina

      Author's profile photo Gabriela Gratarolli
      Gabriela Gratarolli

      Thanks for the mission!

      here is my blog post:

      ABAP in Eclipse: The Feature Explorer experience

      was a great experience and a nice tool to use to develop when you use Mac ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Author's profile photo Raghu Vamseedhar Reddy Kadipi Reddy
      Raghu Vamseedhar Reddy Kadipi Reddy

      Thomas Fiedler

      'Eclipse Feature Explorer' badge is not awarded for submissions done in last two weeks of Dec. Please look into it.

      Author's profile photo Former Member
      Former Member

      Greetings,

      Awesome blog, I've tried it out and shared my experience, have a look at my blog ๐Ÿ™‚

      Luna Eclipse - unforgettable experience

      Andy