Module · clean-core-curriculum §9 · Tooling
Lesser-Known Tools & Utilities
The free, underused tools that make the team faster and the cleanup cheaper — most teams already have them and don't realise it. Covers ABAP Cleaner and abaplint (automatic code tidy-up and checking), abapGit beyond the basics, the SCMON/UPL/SUSG trio that shows what code is actually used, the Decoupling Cockpit, the test-double frameworks, and the ADT (SAP's modern Eclipse-based editor) goodies and hidden t-codes seniors actually use.
Learning objectives
- Adopt ABAP Cleaner and abaplint into the editor and CI.
- Use abapGit's lesser-known features (background mode, offline repos).
- Pick between SCMON, UPL, and SUSG for usage analysis.
- Decouple standard-API calls with the Decoupling Cockpit and test with the double frameworks.
Lesson map
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Flashcards · 36 cards
Tap a card or press Enter to flip. Spaced repetition lands with Flashcard Battle (PR4).
Apply this section
Real-world tasks that close the loop between reading and doing. A section isn't complete until you've tried at least one of these in your own context.
Map the core idea
Analyse~10 minIn your own words, map the central idea of "ABAP Cleaner & abaplint". Aim for one paragraph, no jargon you haven't earned.
Done when: A non-expert could read your paragraph and explain it back to you.
Apply it to a real situation
Apply~15 minFind a real situation from your own work / life where "ADT goodies & hidden t-codes" applies. Apply the idea — describe the situation, the move you'd make, and the alternative you considered first.
Done when: You can name a specific situation (not a hypothetical), state your move, and explain the trade-off in one paragraph.
Teach it back
Evaluate~5 minPick someone (a colleague, a peer, a rubber duck) and explain the section to them in under 5 minutes. Use your own example, not the one from the lesson.
Done when: Your listener can repeat the core idea + the trade-off back to you without prompting.
Why this matters. Reading + quizzing prove recall; applying it in a real situation is the only evidence of transfer. Treat at least one of these as non-negotiable before you move on.
Mini-games
These mini-games unlock as we ship them — Time Trivia next.
Time Trivia
10 questions, 15 seconds each. Cumulative score with streak bonus. Reinforces speed under exam pressure.
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Flashcard Battle
Self-paced battle through the section's flashcards. Hard / Good / Easy keeps the right cards in front of you.
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Concept Match
Match each technical term with its definition. Timer + score reward speed and accuracy on exam vocabulary.
Domain Rush
Concepts appear one by one — classify each into the right Clean Core area. 5 levels, mastery-graded.
Complete the Code
Real ABAP snippets with missing pieces. Pick the correct value to reinforce exact Clean Core syntax.
Interactive Scenarios
Make decisions in real-world scenarios — which extension tier, which released API, how to refactor safely. Mirrors real Clean Core calls.