The previous chapter focused on the testing and debugging of Dynamics NAV. The chapter tried to present the views from a core programming angle, and you learned how to write test code and test the system developed. We examined the test code unit provided by Microsoft, which is more than 600 in count. We also discussed how Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is enriched with the advanced features that boost the testing experience.

In this chapter, we will understand how the designing process works in Microsoft Dynamics NAV. We will understand the design, customization, and development considerations. We will also discuss the difference between customization and development and how to decide what is best for the given condition. There are many standard good design practices and good programming practices in the software world; we will try to relate these practices with the practices of Dynamics NAV. We will look at how data flows into the system and...