Back to basics with SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) - part 1

Let's kick off our series of live streams in 2024 with something that's been much requested - a back to basics series on CAP with Node.js!

See https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-community/back-to-basics-with-sap-cloud-application-programming-model-cap-part-1/ev-p/310513 for all resource links.

*Summary*
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- [03:40](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=220s) ? Introduction to the live stream in 2024
- DJ Adams welcomes viewers to the first live stream of 2024.
- He acknowledges the audience and talks about his recent flu.
- DJ Adams introduces his new location, a narrow boat, and shows the setup.

- [07:54](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=474s) ? Overview of the series and setup for local development
- DJ Adams discusses the new series focusing on SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP).
- He explains the goal of going back to basics and helping viewers understand CAP.
- DJ Adams outlines the minimal requirements for following along, which are VS Code and a container engine.

- [27:35](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=1655s) ? Difference between a service and an app in CAP:
- Understanding the distinction between services and apps in CAP.

- [28:06](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=1686s) ?️ Installing necessary development tools for CAP:
- Installing curl, git, and SQL light 3, essential tools for CAP development.

- [28:52](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=1732s) ? Introduction to npm and SAP npm packages:
- Explaining npm as a package manager for Node.js and SAP npm packages for CAP development.

- [29:34](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=1774s) ? Difference between SAP CDs and SAP CDs DK:
- Distinguishing between SAP CDs (runtime) and SAP CDs DK (development kit) for CAP development.

- [30:14](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=1814s) ? Overview of CAP development hierarchy:

- Exploring the hierarchy of CAP development folders: app, serve, and DB.

- [31:10](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=1870s) ? SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) packages:
- Understanding the purpose of SAP CAP packages for runtime and development.

- [32:08](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=1928s) ? The role of npm packages in CAP development:
- Highlighting the significance of npm packages for CAP development.

- [33:41](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=2021s) ? Exposing Port 404 for CAP development:
- Explaining the importance of exposing Port 404 for accessing CAP applications locally.

- [47:29](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=2849s) ? Setting up CAP development environment in VS Code:
- Demonstrating how to set up a CAP development environment using VS Code and Dev Containers.

- [49:25](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=2965s) ? Installing development tools in the container:
- Highlighting the installation of essential development tools inside the Dev Container for CAP development.

- [50:36](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=3036s) ?️ Setting up a development environment in a container.
- Docker container setup with CAP and Node.js.
- Exploring packages installed in the container.
- Introduction to CD SDK.

- [52:12](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=3132s) ?♂️ The power of CAP with the CDs command line tool.
- Explanation of using the CDs command line tool.
- CAP development capabilities at your fingertips.
- The benefits of a consistent development environment in a container.

- [54:53](https://youtu.be/gu5r1EWSDSU?t=3293s) ? Back to basics with CAP - Multi-episode series.
- Announcing a multi-episode series on CAP.
- Exploring the basics of CAP together.
- Encouraging viewer participation in learning CAP.