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{{#if version}} Fetching information for UI5 version {{version}}... {{else}} Detecting project UI5 version and fetching information... {{/if}}

Version Detection

First, let me determine which UI5 version to query:

# Check project manifest.json
if [ -f "webapp/manifest.json" ]; then
  VERSION=$(grep -oP '"minUI5Version":\s*"\K[^"]+' webapp/manifest.json)
  echo "Project UI5 Version (manifest.json): $VERSION"
fi

# Check ui5.yaml
if [ -f "ui5.yaml" ]; then
  YAML_VERSION=$(grep -oP 'version:\s*"\K[^"]+' ui5.yaml)
  echo "UI5 Tooling Version (ui5.yaml): $YAML_VERSION"
fi

# Check package.json
if [ -f "package.json" ]; then
  PKG_VERSION=$(grep -oP '"@ui5/cli":\s*"\^\K[^"]+' package.json)
  echo "UI5 CLI Version (package.json): $PKG_VERSION"
fi

{{#if version}} Using specified version: {{version}} {{else}} Using detected project version (or latest if no project found) {{/if}}

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Fetching Version Information

I'll use the ui5-migration-specialist agent or MCP tools to fetch:

1. Version Details:
   • Release date
   • Support status (active, maintenance, end-of-life)
   • Latest patch version
2. Release Notes:
   • New features
   • Breaking changes
   • Deprecations
   • Bug fixes
3. Upgrade Path:
   • Recommended upgrade route
   • Migration complexity
   • Required changes
4. Compatibility:
   • Browser support
   • Framework compatibility
   • TypeScript support

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Querying version information...

Agent or MCP tool will provide comprehensive version details.

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Manual Version Lookup (If Tools Unavailable)

If automated tools are unavailable, here's manual lookup information:

Project Version Detection

# Detect from manifest.json
MANIFEST_VERSION=$(grep -oP '"minUI5Version":\s*"\K[^"]+' webapp/manifest.json 2>/dev/null || echo "Not found")

# Detect from ui5.yaml
YAML_VERSION=$(grep -oP 'version:\s*"\K[^"]+' ui5.yaml 2>/dev/null || echo "Not found")

# Detect from index.html (bootstrap script)
HTML_VERSION=$(grep -oP 'ui5\.sap\.com/\K[0-9.]+' webapp/index.html 2>/dev/null || echo "Not found")

echo "Detected Versions:"
echo "  manifest.json: $MANIFEST_VERSION"
echo "  ui5.yaml:      $YAML_VERSION"
echo "  index.html:    $HTML_VERSION"

UI5 Version Resources

Official Version Overview:

https://ui5.sap.com/versionoverview.html

Release Notes:

https://ui5.sap.com/#/releasenotes

Version-Specific Documentation:

https://ui5.sap.com/{{version}}/

UI5 Version Timeline

Latest Versions (as of 2025):

• 1.120.x (Latest Stable) - Released 2024 Q4

  • Status: Active development
  • Support: Full support
  • TypeScript: Full support with @types/openui5
  • Recommended for new projects

• 1.108.x (LTS - Long-Term Maintenance)

  • Status: Maintenance mode
  • Support: Extended until 2026
  • Recommended for enterprise projects
  • Stable, well-tested

• 1.84.x (Older LTS)

  • Status: Limited support
  • Support: Ending soon
  • Upgrade recommended

• 1.71.x and earlier

  • Status: End of life
  • Support: None
  • Upgrade required

Support Status Explained

Active Development:

• New features added
• Regular updates
• Full support
• Recommended for new projects

Maintenance:

• Critical bug fixes only
• Security patches
• No new features
• Stable for production

End of Life (EOL):

• No updates
• No support
• Security risks
• Upgrade immediately

Breaking Changes by Version

1.120.x (from 1.108):

• Removed deprecated sap.ui.commons controls
• Changed default theme to Horizon
• Updated TypeScript definitions
• Modified OData batch handling

1.108.x (from 1.84):

• Removed jQuery.sap.* APIs
• Changed async loading requirements
• Updated Fiori Elements templates
• Modified manifest.json schema

1.84.x (from 1.71):

• Removed legacy controls
• Changed routing patterns
• Updated data binding syntax

Upgrade Recommendations

From 1.84 → 1.120 (Recommended):

# Estimated effort: 2-4 hours
# Complexity: Medium
# Breaking changes: ~7 API changes
# Use migration specialist for guided upgrade

From 1.108 → 1.120 (Easy):

# Estimated effort: 1-2 hours
# Complexity: Low
# Breaking changes: ~2 API changes
# Mostly theme and minor API updates

From 1.71 → 1.120 (Complex):

# Estimated effort: 8-16 hours
# Complexity: High
# Breaking changes: ~25 API changes
# Phased migration recommended: 1.71 → 1.84 → 1.108 → 1.120

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Version Comparison

UI5 1.120.x (Latest)

Pros:

• Latest features (Horizon theme, improved performance)
• TypeScript first-class support
• OData v4 optimizations
• Active development and support
• Best documentation

Cons:

• Newer, less battle-tested
• May have occasional bugs
• Requires more frequent updates

Best for:

• New projects
• Projects needing latest features
• TypeScript projects
• Modern development

UI5 1.108.x (LTS)

Pros:

• Long-term support (until 2026)
• Very stable
• Well-tested in production
• Fewer breaking changes
• Enterprise-friendly

Cons:

• Missing latest features
• Older theme (Quartz by default)
• Eventually needs migration

Best for:

• Enterprise projects
• Risk-averse organizations
• Long-term stability requirements
• Projects with infrequent updates

UI5 1.84.x (Older LTS)

Pros:

• Familiar for existing developers
• Stable (but aging)

Cons:

• Support ending soon
• Missing many modern features
• Deprecations present
• Should upgrade

Best for:

• Legacy projects (temporarily)
• Planning migration to 1.108/1.120

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Version-Specific Features

UI5 1.120+ Features

• Horizon Theme: Modern, accessible SAP Horizon design
• TypeScript: Enhanced type definitions
• OData v4: Improved batch operations
• Performance: 15-20% faster rendering
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AAA improvements

UI5 1.108+ Features

• Fiori Elements v4: Metadata-driven apps
• Flexible Column Layout: Responsive master-detail
• Variants: Save user UI preferences
• Draft Handling: OData draft support

UI5 1.84+ Features

• Modern Controls: sap.m library matured
• Responsive Layouts: Grid, Splitter
• Data Binding: Two-way binding enhancements

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Check for Updates

To check if updates available:

# Check npm for latest @ui5/cli
npm outdated @ui5/cli

# Check UI5 CDN for latest version
curl -s https://ui5.sap.com/version.json

# Check OpenUI5 releases
curl -s https://openui5.org/releases/

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Upgrade Path Decision Tree

Current Version?
├─ 1.120.x → You're up to date! ✅
├─ 1.108.x → Consider upgrading to 1.120 (optional, low effort)
├─ 1.84.x  → Upgrade recommended: 1.84 → 1.108 → 1.120
└─ < 1.84  → Upgrade required: Phased migration to 1.120

Need help upgrading?

# For automatic migration assistance
# Invoke migration specialist agent

# Or use migration specialist directly
# It will analyze your project and create migration plan

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Quick Commands

Check project version:

grep -oP '"minUI5Version":\s*"\K[^"]+' webapp/manifest.json

List all UI5 versions:

https://ui5.sap.com/versionoverview.html

View release notes:

# For specific version
/ui5-version --version=1.120.0

# Or visit
https://ui5.sap.com/#/releasenotes.html

Start migration:

# Invoke migration specialist for upgrade
# "Migrate to UI5 1.120"

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Need More Information?

• Upgrade guidance: Invoke migration specialist agent
• Breaking changes: See /references/migration-patterns.md
• API changes: Use /ui5-api to check new APIs
• Code compatibility: Use /ui5-lint to find issues

Stay up to date for best performance, security, and features! 🚀