Overview of the SAP Certified Development Associate - Side-by-Side Extensibility based on SAP BTP, Kyma runtime Exam
Cloud architects and developers must demonstrate proficiency in architecting and deploying side-by-side extensions using the SAP BTP, Kyma runtime. Candidates validate technical competency in managing Kubernetes-based clusters, implementing microservices via Docker containers, and utilizing serverless functions. The certification assesses deep integration capabilities involving SAP BTP services, the SAP Event Mesh, and OData APIs via the SAP Cloud SDK. Essential focus areas include configuring Istio service meshes, managing containerized application lifecycles, securing microservices with OAuth2, and executing deployments through CI/CD pipelines. Successful practitioners exhibit mastery in leveraging Kubernetes resources to orchestrate scalable, cloud-native extensions that decouple business logic from core SAP S/4HANA systems.