OData Protocol in SAP — V2, V4 and How It Works
OData is the protocol that connects SAP Fiori apps to SAP backends, powers the API layer of S/4HANA, and is used in every BTP integration. Yet most people only know it as a URL pattern. This post explains what OData actually is, how it works, the real differences between V2 and V4, and when to use each — clearly and without assuming deep technical knowledge.