Should companies using SAP look into hiring Java developers?
Fritz: If they need to adapt (applications) to their requirements, which they have to change frequently, then they should certainly look for Java skills. If they are more on the side of using generic applications, which are more in the enterprise space, then it’s not that urgent or that necessary to hire Java skills now. Over time, the amount of Java usage within the whole operation will increase. If somebody wants to develop or extend their corporate environments, Java developers are required. In the marketplace and exchange space, many new functions are based on Java tools. What is Java best used for with SAP applications? Fritz: From the SAP development point of view, right now we’re concentrating on process development. For components, which need to be embedded in various environments, then Java is the language of choice. One of these would be the bill presentment and payment module. From the customer point of view, customers can use Java today to expand user interfaces. Customers
