Dear SAP Fiori development newsletter subscriber,

As we get into the rhythm of 2026, it seems that AI is addressing more coding use cases than even a few months ago. This will be on full display at UI5con, where AI topics will likely comprise a higher percentage of the sessions than last year. Learn more about UI5con at https://openui5.org/ui5con/faq.html, including how to attend, sponsor, or propose a topic for a session.

If you want to join other developers to discuss various traditional and AI-powered Fiori development-related topics, I encourage you to join our monthly SAP Fiori development roundtable. Register online or email me for an invitation.

Your editorial team,
Peter Spielvogel and Oliver Graeff

Mastering filtering and search capabilities in SAP Fiori elements for OData V4

The filter bar is the primary component for data filtering in SAP Fiori elements applications. It appears at the top of list report page applications and provides users with an intuitive interface to narrow down large datasets. This article discusses search capability, support for the Clear button, custom filters, and of course, how the filter bar can leverage AI capabilities. Learn more.

Getting past the limitations of using AI for code generation

Dirk Roeckmann shares his perspectives on coding with AI agents based on transformer models. He starts with why he uses AI and then shares some limitations of AI models and how to get around these pitfalls. Read his insights.

UI5 MCP server in The Open Source Way podcast

This episode covers the intricacies of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) within the SAP ecosystem, a pivotal component designed to offer domain expertise to LLMs. Join Tim Back and Florian Vogt as we unpack the role and significance of MCP in the SAP ecosystem in the world of AI. (UI5 MCP server blog post, GitHub)

• Spotify: UI5 & MCP - Navigating the Model Context Protocol in SAP
• Apple Podcast: UI5 & MCP - Navigating the Model Context Protocol in SAP

UI5 MCP server extended for UI Integration Cards generation

The UI5 MCP Server now supports the development of UI Integration Cards. It includes three new tools to assist Large Language Models (LLMs) in creating new cards from scratch or editing existing ones, following the best practices for card development. See details. 

Configure Your SAP Fiori Elements Apps: Introducing Fine-Tuning in the SAP Fiori Development Portal

Annotations in SAP Fiori elements applications define what data to display, how to structure it, and which features to enable. However, not every UI behavior can or should be controlled through annotations. Some aspects require configuration settings that fine-tune how building blocks render and behave. Learn more.

New geomap control for your SAPUI5 app

A new control in the MDC library has been released. It is displaying interactive maps - visualizing GeoJSON data, integrating vector and raster tiles from various providers, enabling features like clustering and selection, or handling user interaction - sap.ui.mdc.Geomap offers a native UI5 interface to Geomaps. See details.