Difference between NWDS and NWDI

[Former Member]

Hi,

How is NWDS different from NWDI,

Suppose if the same CAF component is simultaneously developed on different machines, can we integrate it into a single component using NWDI

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi..

If u use NWDS to develope the project, that will be saved in the local system.

If u use NWDI, the project is stored in the server.u can also import the local projects into NWDI.

Regards,

Alamelu

[Former Member]

Thanks

[Former Member]

Hi,

all the above are right.

NWDI is a common work area. it is where u create a project, maintain its dependencies and external libraries. basically, it is creating and maintaining a project.

NWDS is a development environment. here u design and code a project that is created in NWDI (or) locally.

To create a simple application. we can just use NWDS. but the most powerful aspect of NWDI is that ANY project created by ANYONE on the same track is available for use and edit by everyone who can access the track. they could edit ur project or use urs, modify it and create a new one for their requirement.

And as pointed out above, you can also import a local project into NWDI, but it is sometimes shows up errors at build time. and i have never had luck in exporting a NWDI project to local.

Hope this helps,

Prabu J

[snehal_kendre]

HI,

Check the above documents to get an better idea.

But in simple words. if you want to compare NWDS with NWDI.

NWDS workspace = NWDI DTR.

like NWDS plugins NWDI also have diff compartments which holds the same plugins.

like NWDS NWDI also have a compiler.

NWDI is used so multiple developers can work on single dev component.

It gives you two facilities when you start development on single component.

1. check out : - no of users can check out same file and make the changes..

and other one is more secure .

2. exclusive check out:- so that only you can make changes in those files.. and other wont be able to make any changes in it.

[Former Member]

Hi Rohit,

NWDS is a platform where you can develop your webdynpro code or any java code for your project where as NWDI is totally different from NWDS.

NWDS needs to be installed and NWDI need not, its a concept and can be used inside that NWDS to develop DC for project and SCs.

To get more details on NWDI check out the follwing links

https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/siteindex?rid=/webcontent/uuid/f6eb8e9e-0901-0010-8abb-cba5279db9b6 [original link is broken]

https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/wiki?path=/display/java/netweaverDevelopmentInfrastructure+(NWDI)&

Regards,

Sam Charles J.

[Former Member]

Hello Rohit,

yes, that is the idea of it, it takes too long to describe the whole NWDI here but [THIS |http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70ehp1/helpdata/en/45/68d64260752a78e10000000a155106/frameset.htm]help document will bring you up to speed.

Regards,

Andi