How should you create a procedure in SAP HANA?

Creating a procedure in SAP HANA involves the use of design-time objects. Design-time objects are specified during the development phase when you define and create the structure and functionality of your database elements, such as procedures.

When you create a design-time object in a HANA project, you are essentially setting up a development environment where you can define your procedure, write the associated logic, and test it. This thorough environment allows for better organization, ease of version control, and collaboration, which are essential in complex systems that may have multiple contributors or frequent updates.

In contrast, a runtime object is typically utilized for executing already defined procedures or elements without modifying them. While you could potentially create SQL objects in the SQL console, the console is not ideally suited for comprehensive procedure development, like what is achieved through HANA projects that allow for better organizational management and integration of various elements of your database.

Therefore, the correct approach to creating a procedure efficiently and effectively is through the definition of a design-time object within a HANA project. This allows the necessary flexibility and framework needed during the development of the procedure.