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Programming Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Fifth Edition

By : Marije Brummel, David Studebaker, Christopher D. Studebaker
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Programming Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Fifth Edition

By: Marije Brummel, David Studebaker, Christopher D. Studebaker

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a full business solution suite, and a complete ERP solution that contains a robust set of development tools to support customization and enhancement. These tools provide greater control over financials and can simplify supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. This book will take you from an introduction to Dynamics NAV and its integrated development tools to being a productive developer in the Dynamics NAV Development Environment. You will find this book very useful if you want to evaluate the product's development capabilities or need to manage Dynamics NAV based projects. It will teach you about the NAV application structure, the C/SIDE development environment, the C/AL language paired with the improved editor, the construction and uses of each object type, and how it all fits together to build universal applications. With this new edition, you will be able to understand how to design and develop using Patterns and new features such as Extensions and Events.
Table of Contents (10 chapters)

Who this book is for

This book is for:

  • The business applications software designer/developer who:
    • Wants to become productive in NAV C/SIDE—C/AL development as quickly as possible
    • Understands business applications and the type of software required to support those applications
    • Has significant programming experience
    • Has access to a copy of NAV 2017, including at least the Designer granules and a standard Cronus demo database
    • Is willing to do the exercises to get hands-on experience
  • The Reseller manager or executive who wants a concise, in-depth view of NAV's development environment and tool set
  • The technically knowledgeable manager or executive of a firm using NAV that is about to embark on a significant NAV enhancement project
  • The technically knowledgeable manager or executive of a firm considering purchase of NAV as a highly customizable business applications platform
  • The experienced business analyst, consultant, or advanced student of applications software development who wants to learn more about NAV because it is one of the most widely used, most flexible business application systems available

The reader of this book:

  • Does not need to be an expert in object-oriented programming
  • Does not need previous experience with NAV, C/AL, or C/SIDE