Faceless componentization versus componentization with assistance class in Web Dynpro ABAP

Abstract

This paper analyzes, by case study, the similarities and differences between two existing componentization techniques of a project in Web Dynpro ABAP: the faceless componentization and assistance class componentization, made possible due to the MVC architecture (Model-View-Controller), which are the basis of the Web Dynpro ABAP framework. We highlighted the similarities and differences, advantages and disadvantages.