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Programming Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - Sixth Edition

By : Marije Brummel, David Studebaker, Christopher D. Studebaker
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Programming Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - Sixth Edition

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

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a full ERP business solution suite with a robust set of development tools to support customization and enhancement. These tools can be used to tailor Business Central's in-built applications to support complete management functions for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. Using a case study approach, this book will introduce you to Dynamics 365 Business Central and Visual Studio Code development tools to help you become a productive Business Central developer. You'll also learn how to evaluate a product's development capabilities and manage Business Central-based development and implementation. You'll explore application structure, the construction of and uses for each object type, and how it all fits together to build apps that meet special business requirements. By the end of this book, you'll understand how to design and develop high-quality software using the Visual Studio Code development environment, the AL language paired with the improved editor, patterns, and features.
Table of Contents (12 chapters)
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Successful Conclusions

Who this book is for

This book is for the following:

  • The business applications software designer or developer for whom the following is true:
    • Wants to become productive in Business Central Visual Code—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 Business Central, including 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 Business Central's development environment and tool set.
  • The technically knowledgeable manager or executive of a firm using Business Central that is about to embark on a significant Business Central enhancement project.
  • The technically knowledgeable manager or executive of a firm considering the purchase of Business Central 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 Business Central because it is one of the most widely used, and most flexible, business application systems available.

The reader of this book does not need the following:

  • Does not need to be an expert in object-oriented programming
  • Does not need previous experience with Business Central, AL, or Visual Studio Code