title: SAP UI5 versus other Javascript frameworks?
body: <p>Just wanted to understand where does <strong>SAPUI5</strong> stand as a framework. </p>
  
  <p>(1)Is it like jQuery (library with host of utility functions, effects, animations etc) 
  or 
  (2)Is it like a MVC library like Backbone,Angular,Ember etc?</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>If 1, then how could it possibly supersede jQuery?</li>
  <li>If 2, then what advantages &amp; disadvantages would it have over these
  other frameworks.</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Apart from the fact that it's SAP's proprietary framework what really <em>i would like to know is the principles &amp; philosophy behind this framework</em>, and how does it stand the test of time in front-end regarding-</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>MV* philosophy of building applications</li>
  <li>building single-page applications</li>
  <li>learning curve along with other frameworks like Backbone, Angular
  (I mean if i learn SAPUI-5 does my learning curve for other
  frameworks increase or decrease or how can it affect that)</li>
  </ol>
  
  <p>And lastly can (if there is!) I create an ecosystem of SAPUI5 with other frameworks.</p>