This is the code repository for Programming Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - Sixth Edition, published by Packt.
Understand the strengths of NAV's development tools and how they can address functional business requirements
Microsoft Dynamics 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.
This book covers the following exciting features:
- Get to grips with programming using the AL language in the Visual Studio Code development environment
- Explore functional design and development using AL
- Build interactive pages and learn how to extract data for users
- Work with best practices to design and develop modifications for new functionality integrated with the standard Business Central software
- Get familiar with deploying the broad range of components available in a Create a robust, viable system to address specific business requirements
If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!
All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.
The code will look like the following:
IF Type = 'Resource' THEN No. := Resource.No.
ELSE IF Type = 'Show' THEN No. := Radio Show.No.
ELSE IF Type = 'Item' THEN No. := Item.No.)
Following is what you need for this book: If you want to learn about Dynamics 365 Business Central's powerful and extensive built-in development capabilities, this is the book for you. ERP consultants and managers of Business Central development will also find this book helpful. Although you aren't expected to have worked with Dynamics Business Central, basic understanding of programming and familiarity with business application software will help you understand the concepts covered in this book.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-).
One of the following operating systems:
- Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows 8.1 Professional or Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
At least the following computer hardware:
- Hard disk space: 200 MB
- Memory: 1 GB
We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. Click here to download it.
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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise - Fourth Edition [Packt] [Amazon]
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Dynamics 365 Business Central Development Quick Start Guide [Packt] [Amazon]
Mark Brummel started working with Navision in 1997 as an end user. He started working for a Navision solution center in 1999 and witnessed the evolution of the product. In 2006, he received the MVP award from Microsoft and started a journey of close involvement in the product. After the migration to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, the three-tier architecture and role-tailored user interface, he became a trusted consultant, frequently visiting the Microsoft Development Center in Copenhagen and speaking at events. Mark was very closely involved in the early ideas of implementing modern programming concepts that are now known as events and extensions. He is currently senior product specialist at ForNAV and a freelance software architect.
David Studebaker has been designing and developing software since 1962 as a developer, consultant, manager, and business owner. In 1967, David coauthored the first general-purpose SPOOL system, an AT&T / IBM joint project. He has been a founding partner in several firms, most recently Studebaker Technology and Liberty Grove Software. David's publications include a decade of technical reviews for ACM Computing Reviews and a number of articles on shop floor data collection. David originated the Packt series of books on programming Dynamics Business Central (aka Dynamics NAV). He has a BS in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is a life member of the Association for Computing Machinery.
Chris Studebaker was a certified environmental consultant working with manufacturing facilities to meet national and state regulations before he started working with Navision in 1999. After working on regulatory reporting, data analysis, project management, and subcontractor oversight, Chris has used those skills to sell, develop, and implement NAV for the past 20 years. He has specialized in retail, manufacturing, job shop, and distribution implementations, mostly in high-user-count, high-data-volume applications. Chris acts in a consulting and training role for customers and for peer NAV professionals. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and has done graduate work at Denmark Technical University.
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