SAP Build: An AI-First Enterprise Development Platform

This IDC Market Perspective examines SAP Build's role in the developer tools landscape and argues that SAP Build is a distinct AI-first platform for enterprise development. It unifies pro-code, low-code, and agent-driven development with embedded AI, business context, governance, and native SAP integration. This approach helps enterprises modernize processes, scale AI, and maintain control and compliance."SAP Build reflects an important shift in enterprise development. It brings pro-code, low-code, and agent-driven development together within a single governed environment and treats AI as a core part of the development model rather than as an added feature. This approach matters because enterprises now need development platforms that support speed, control, and business context at the same time. For SAP-centric organizations, SAP Build stands out because it pairs AI-first development capabilities with direct access to enterprise processes, data, and governance. Its openness to external tools also positions it as a compelling option for organizations that operate across SAP and non-SAP systems." - Arnal Dayaratna, vice president, Software Development, IDC