Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join Andreas Kunz, Peter Muessig, Stefan Beck, and Margot Wollny for an engaging Ask Us Anything session where they directly address the community’s most pressing questions about SAPUI5. This session covers crucial updates on SAPUI5 2.0 (its status, timeline, and performance), the versatility of Adaptation Projects for standalone apps, and insights into UI5 versions for S/4HANA 2025. Dive into discussions on the Placeholder API, clarify SAP’s stance on Fiori Elements versus Freestyle development, and understand the future of the OData V4 model. The panel also shares updates on TypeScript migration tools, the role of Web Components in the UI5 ecosystem, and the strategic move towards ES Modules. Finally, get a sneak peek into SAPUI5’s key strategic focus areas and anticipated features for the upcoming year, including AI integration and developer experience enhancements.

0:00 Welcome & Panel Introduction
01:44 SAPUI5 2.0: Status, Timeline & Strategy
09:44 Adaptation Projects for Standalone SAPUI5 Apps
12:56 Status & Future of the Placeholder API
17:33 SAP Fiori Elements vs. Freestyle
21:28 OData V4 Model: Official Recommendation for All OpenUI5/SAPUI5 Apps
24:03 TypeScript Migration & Tooling
27:39 Web Components: Future of OpenUI5/SAPUI5 Controls
32:30 Custom Library: UI5 Web Components vs. OpenUI5 Controls
38:33 Key Strategic Focus Areas for 2026
43:29 Closing Remarks & Feedback