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How to Integrate SAP Leonardo with Visual Studio Code

January 24, 2025

Learn to seamlessly integrate SAP Leonardo with Visual Studio Code with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your development workflow effortlessly.

How to Connect SAP Leonardo to Visual Studio Code: a Simple Guide

 

Introduction to Connecting SAP Leonardo with Visual Studio Code

 

  • Integrating SAP Leonardo with Visual Studio Code (VS Code) allows developers to work in a modern development environment while leveraging SAP's powerful data and analytics capabilities.

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  • This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up this integration, enabling you to develop, deploy, and maintain applications efficiently.

 

Install Visual Studio Code

 

  • Download and install Visual Studio Code from the official website. Make sure to choose the appropriate version for your operating system.

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  • Launch VS Code after installation.

 

Set Up SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) SDK

 

  • Visit the SAP Cloud Platform Tools page and download the SAP Cloud Platform SDK for Java. This is required for SAP Leonardo integration.

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  • Follow the installation instructions provided by SAP to correctly set up the SDK.

 

Install SAP Extensions for VS Code

 

  • Open VS Code and navigate to the Extensions Marketplace (Ctrl+Shift+X).

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  • Search for "SAP Fiori Tools" and install the extensions to enable SAP Fiori development features.

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  • Look for additional SAP-related extensions, such as "ABAP Development Tools" or "SAP Cloud Platform Extension Pack," depending on your needs.

 

Configure Your VS Code Environment

 

  • Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and type "Settings" to open the settings editor where you can customize VS Code behaviors, such as code formatting and file associations relevant to SAP development.

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  • In settings, make sure to configure the paths for the SAP Cloud Platform SDK and any other tools you will be using.

 

Create and Connect to an SAP Project

 

  • Start a new SAP project through the Command Palette by selecting options related to SAP's project templates that are installed with the SAP extensions.

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  • Connect this project to your SAP Cloud Platform account, ensuring proper authentication and authorization settings are configured, typically through environment variables or VS Code secret management.

 

Write and Deploy Code to SAP Leonardo

 

  • Develop your application code in VS Code, utilizing IntelliSense and the debugging features available for efficient coding.

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  • Use the integrated terminal or command functions within VS Code to deploy your application to SAP Leonardo. An example deployment command might look like:

    •  

    ```shell
    cf push my-sap-app
    ```

     

  • Monitor the deployment process within the console log to ensure everything runs smoothly.

 

Test and Debug Your Application

 

  • Utilize VS Code's debugging features to set breakpoints and analyze your code as it runs, allowing for real-time inspection and modification of variables.

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  • Ensure that all components of the SAP Leonardo service integrations behave as expected, adjusting the configuration as necessary.

 

Maintain and Update Your Application

 

  • Regularly pull the latest changes from SAP Leonardo and VS Code extensions to keep your development environment up to date.

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  • Implement version control practices within VS Code to manage changes effectively, using platforms like GitHub or GitLab integrated within your IDE.

 

By following this detailed guide, you should have a fully integrated workflow between SAP Leonardo and Visual Studio Code, optimizing your development experience.

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How to Use SAP Leonardo with Visual Studio Code: Usecases

 

Integrating SAP Leonardo with Visual Studio Code for IoT Solutions

 

  • Overview: Combining SAP Leonardo's advanced IoT capabilities with the powerful editing and debugging features of Visual Studio Code can significantly streamline the development process for IoT applications.

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  • Setup Environment: Use Visual Studio Code as the primary IDE for writing and editing code, with extensions for SAP Leonardo to facilitate seamless integration.
      • <li>Install suitable extensions for SAP Leonardo in Visual Studio Code to enable features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, and debugging.</li>

     

  • Develop IoT Applications: Leverage the power of Visual Studio Code to write clean, efficient code while utilizing SAP Leonardo’s powerful IoT services.
      • <li>Create Node.js or Python applications in Visual Studio Code, taking advantage of its robust code editing features.</li>

<li>Utilize SAP Leonardo's IoT services to receive and process data from connected devices.</li>

     

  • Debug & Test: Use Visual Studio Code's integrated debugger to test and refine IoT applications.
      • <li>Set breakpoints and watch variables to understand application behavior in real-time.</li>

<li>Use the live debug console to modify code on the fly and test various scenarios.</li>

     

  • Deploy Solutions: Deploy your application directly from Visual Studio Code to SAP Cloud Platform, harnessing its scalability and connectivity features.
      • <li>Utilize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) extensions in Visual Studio Code to streamline deployment.</li>

     

cd your-project-directory
npm install @sap/leonardo-iot-sdk

 

Developing Predictive Analytics Solutions with SAP Leonardo and Visual Studio Code

 

  • Overview: By leveraging SAP Leonardo’s predictive analytics capabilities and the flexible development environment provided by Visual Studio Code, businesses can create robust solutions to forecast trends and outcomes effectively.

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  • Setup Environment: Visual Studio Code serves as the IDE for coding predictive models, with necessary extensions for SAP Leonardo to enhance integration.
      • <li>Install extensions for SAP Leonardo Machine Learning portfolio in Visual Studio Code for features like model training, evaluation, and deployment support.</li>

     

  • Build Predictive Models: Employ Visual Studio Code’s scripting capabilities to code predictive models while SAP Leonardo provides analytical power to handle big data.
      • <li>Choose Python or R for building models, utilizing SAP Leonardo’s libraries for predictive analytics.</li>

<li>Process large datasets directly in Visual Studio Code using SAP Leonardo's data management tools.</li>

     

  • Debug & Validate: Use Visual Studio Code's debugging tools to fine-tune predictive models ensuring their accuracy and reliability.
      • <li>Implement breakpoints and log analysis to monitor model performance and output accuracy.</li>

<li>Adjust model parameters in real-time with Visual Studio Code’s live debugging features.</li>

     

  • Deployment & Monitoring: Deploy your predictive analytics solutions to SAP Cloud Platform for scalability and monitor them using Leonardo’s capabilities.
      • <li>Integrate deployment tools within Visual Studio Code for seamless package management and release cycles to the cloud.</li>

<li>Utilize SAP Leonardo’s monitoring tools to maintain solution performance and adjust as needed.</li>

     

pip install sap-leonardo-predictive-sdk

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Troubleshooting SAP Leonardo and Visual Studio Code Integration

How to set up SAP Leonardo in Visual Studio Code?

 

Set Up SAP Leonardo in Visual Studio Code

 

  • Ensure you have Visual Studio Code installed. Download from the official website if not already installed.

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  • Install Node.js as it is required for SAP Leonardo's services. Verify the installation using node -v in the terminal.

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  • Download and install the SAP Cloud SDK using NPM:

 

npm install --save @sap/cloud-sdk

 

  • Create a new project folder in Visual Studio Code and initiate a new Node.js project using npm init.

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  • Install the necessary dependencies for your SAP Leonardo project by editing package.json or using npm:

 

npm install express @sap/xsenv @sap/xssec

 

  • Leverage SAP Leonardo APIs by importing them in your JavaScript files. Configure services using xsenv to read environment variables:

 

const xsenv = require('@sap/xsenv');  
xsenv.loadEnv();
const services = xsenv.getServices({ uaa: 'my-uaa' });

 

  • Use SAP Leonardo services in your application, integrating AI/ML, IoT functionalities, etc. For debugging, install the SAP SE extensions available in the VS Code marketplace.

 

Why is my SAP Leonardo extension not working in VS Code?

 

Check SAP Leonardo Extension Setup

 

  • Ensure the SAP Leonardo extension is properly installed in VS Code. Check the installed extensions via the Extensions panel and verify it's active. Update to the latest version if necessary.

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  • Examine the README or documentation specific to the SAP Leonardo extension for any additional setup steps required after installation.

 

Verify Project Configuration

 

  • Confirm your project's configuration files, such as `launch.json` or other settings files, are correctly set up for SAP Leonardo integration. Ensure paths and relevant parameters are accurately defined.

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  • Check any environment variables needed for SAP Leonardo. Use the VS Code terminal to ensure they are properly set.

 

Inspect Code for Errors

 

  • Look for syntax errors or misconfigurations in the source code that could prevent SAP Leonardo functionality. Use VS Code's problem tab to quickly identify issues.

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  • Utilize debugging tools provided by VS Code to step through the code and pinpoint where failures occur.

  


export SAP_ENV=<your_env_variable>

How to debug SAP Leonardo applications in Visual Studio Code?

 

Set Up Your Environment

 

  • Ensure you have the SAP Cloud SDK installed along with VS Code.

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  • Install necessary extensions for SAP Leonardo, like Fiori tools, from the VS Code Marketplace.

 

Enable Debugging

 

  • Utilize the launch configuration in VS Code. Located under the ".vscode" folder, edit "launch.json".

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  • Include configurations for your application, ensuring the type is set to "node" if it's a Node.js-based SAP app.

 

{
  "version": "0.2.0",
  "configurations": [
    {
      "type": "node",
      "request": "launch",
      "name": "Launch Program",
      "program": "${workspaceFolder}/app.js",
      "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}"
    }
  ]
}

 

Utilize Breakpoints

 

  • Set breakpoints directly in your code by clicking in the margin. Run your app using the debugger to halt execution at these points.

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  • Inspect variables and watch expressions to analyze application states.

 

Remote Debugging

 

  • Configure remote debugging if running the app inside a container or virtual machine.

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  • Ensure correct port forwarding and settings in "launch.json".

 

{
  "type": "node",
  "request": "attach",
  "name": "Attach to Remote",
  "address": "localhost",
  "port": 9229
}

 

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