Dear SAP Fiori development newsletter subscriber,

Happy New Year. If 2025 was the year of AI, what will 2026 bring? Likely more AI.

Some predictions: 

1. Vibe coding will become more mainstream with MCP servers and LLMs working together to deliver more predictable and consistent results.
2. We will start to see the emergence of the “post-app” era in enterprise software. I don’t think it will be entirely chat-based, but I do expect some parts to be generated on demand.
3. The knowledge gap between developers who use AI and those who don’t will continue to grow. Now, the early adopters have a 1-year head start. For those who choose to remain on the sidelines, that will continue to grow. Don’t be that person – you need to start experimenting with AI, even if you don’t include the results in your production code

What are your predictions for 2026? Email us to let us know.

If you want to discuss your thoughts with your fellow developers, 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

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