Possible values RFC_NAME field in S_RFC object - sap

Where can I find the possible values for RFC_NAME field ?

The RFC_NAME is the function group. For a given RFC function, the function group is given in the "Property" tab in se37.
You can also use the '*' value for unchecked access. This can be useful during initial development, but should not be used otherwise (RFC function should be constrained on what they can do...)
Regards
Guillaume

More context is needed. My guess is that you need the function group. Look at the function in se37.Click on the "display object list" icon. On the left you will see the name of the "function group" this is probably what you are looking for.

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Meaningful method name which create a resource when the one is not exist

I'm searching for an alternative name for a method which create a resource when the one is not exist. Previously I used long names like "createAddressWhenNotExist" or "createAccountIfNotExist".
What do you think about "ensureAddress" or "ensureAccount"? If you find this name in code will you understand it?
I think the naming method/ function is not fully represent the actual process.
You must declare the function description in that function with comment.
And I think createAddrIfNotExist or createAccountIfNotExist are the good names.

Avoid LIKE in selection screen PARAMETERS typing

PARAMETERS p_var LIKE varit-variant.
The LIKE varit-variant addition assists the user with the inclusion of a search help, where a user may enter a report name, and it lists the variants from the VARIT table and feeds them to the user.
However, ABAP best practice prohibits using LIKE when referring to DDIC types. How can one retain this functionality without using obsolete language elements?
You can just use type:
PARAMETERS: p_var type varit-variant.
You can also use the below code, if you want to use specific search help.
PARAMETERS: p_var TYPE variant MATCHCODE OBJECT h_varid.
in this example: h_varid is a search help name.

How to name a function that creates fixpoint results on its input?

I have a function that decorates a string. If the decorated string is again fed to the function, it is guaranteed not to change. How is the standard naming convention for such a function? I'll probably create a namespace because I need to have a few of those functions.
I've come up with:
repetition_safe.decorate(me);
fixpoint_gen.decorate(me);
one_time_effect.decorate(me);
but I don't really like any of these.
How would you name the namespace or function?
How about:
StringDecorator.MakeImmutable(input);
I think "MakeImmutable" is better than "Decorate" as the later is ambiguous i.e. a user reading the code won't know what "decorate" does, whereas "makeImmutable" will inform the user that this function will make the input string immutable/non-changable.

How to declare variables with a type in Lua

Is it possible to create variables to be a specific type in Lua?
E.g. int x = 4
If this is not possible, is there at least some way to have a fake "type" shown before the variable so that anyone reading the code will know what type the variable is supposed to be?
E.g. function addInt(int x=4, int y=5), but x/y could still be any type of variable? I find it much easier to type the variable's type before it rather than putting a comment at above the function to let any readers know what type of variable it is supposed to be.
The sole reason I'm asking isn't to limit the variable to a specific data type, but simply to have the ability to put a data type before the variable, whether it does anything or not, to let the reader know what type of variable that it is supposed to be without getting an error.
You can do this using comments:
local x = 4 -- int
function addInt(x --[[int]],
y --[[int]] )
You can make the syntax a = int(5) from your other comment work using the following:
function int(a) return a end
function string(a) return a end
function dictionary(a) return a end
a = int(5)
b = string "hello, world!"
c = dictionary({foo = "hey"})
Still, this doesn't really offer any benefits over a comment.
The only way I can think of to do this, would be by creating a custom type in C.
Lua Integer type
No. But I understand your goal is to improve understanding when reading and writing functions calls.
Stating the expected data type of parameters adds only a little in terms of giving a specification for the function. Also, some function parameters are polymorphic, accepting a specific value, or a function or table from which to obtain the value for a context in which the function operates. See string.gsub, for example.
When reading a function call, the only thing known at the call site is the name of the variable or field whose value is being invoked as a function (sometimes read as the "name" of the function) and the expressions being passed as actual parameters. It is sometimes helpful to refactor parameter expressions into named local variables to add to the readability.
When writing a function call, the name of the function is key. The names of the formal parameters are also helpful. But still, names (like types) do not comprise much of a specification. The most help comes from embedded structured documentation used in conjunction with an IDE that infers the context of a name and performs content assistance and presentations of available documentation.
luadoc is one such a system of documentation. You can write luadoc for function you declare.
Eclipse Koneki LDT is one such an IDE. Due to the dynamic nature of Lua, it is a difficult problem so LDT is not always as helpful as one would like. (To be clear, LDT does not use luadoc; It evolved its own embedded documentation system.)

Can IntelliJ auto-complete constructor parameters on "new" expression?

If my class has a non-empty constructor, is it possible to auto-complete parameters in the new expression?
With Eclipse, if you press ctrl+space when the cursor is between the parenthesis:
MyClass myObject = new MyClass();
it will find the appropriate parameters.
--> MyClass myObject = new MyClass(name, value);
When I use ctrl+shift+spacebar after the new, Intellij shows me the constructors, but I can't choose one for auto-completion. Am I missing an option?
I usually start with CtrlP (Parameter Info action) to see what arguments are accepted (auto guess complete is way to error prone in my opinion). And if as in your case you want to fill in name type n a dropdown menu appears with all available variables/fields (etc) starting with n Arrow Up/Down and Tab to select name, or CtrlSpace to select a method (or even CtrlAltSpace to be killed by suggestions;-), followed by , and v Tab for value.
Well I used the eclipse key map where Parameter Info is unassigned.
Here is how to change that:
Well there's the Ctrl+Shift+Space combination, which tries to come up with a set of possible arguments. And if you press the Ctrl+Shift+Space a second time, Idea tries find arguments which fit across multiple calls & conversions.
So in your example Ctrl+Shift+Space would almost certainly bring up the 'name' as suggestion. And the next Ctrl+Shift+Space would bring up 'value' as suggestion.
In Intellij Idea 2016.3 you can use option + return. It will ask you if you want to introduce the named argument for the argument you are on and all the followers.
There's no such possibility yet. As IDEA doesn't fill the arguments automatically, distinguishing the constructors in the lookup makes no sense. There's a request for that (http://youtrack.jetbrains.net/issue/IDEABKL-5496) although I sincerely believe such a behavior is too dangerous and error-prone.