Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Discover extension development best practices, build advanced ERP integrations, and use DevOps toolsDevelop customized business management solutions with the latest features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Key FeaturesLearn Dynamics 365 Business Central, the next generation of Dynamics NAVExplore advanced topics for handling complex integrations such as using APIs, OData, and Azure FunctionsDiscover best practices for developing SaaS extensions and moving existing solutions to the cloudBook DescriptionDynamics 365 Business Central is an all-in-one business management solution, which is easy to adopt and helps you make smarter business decisions. This book is a comprehensive guide to developing solutions with Microsoft ERP (in the cloud and also on-premises). It covers all aspects of developing extensions, right from preparing a sandbox environment to deploying a complete solution. The book starts by introducing you to the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform and the new Modern Development Environment. You'll then explore the sandbox concept, and see how to create sandboxes for development. As you advance, you'll be able to build a complete advanced solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central with AL language and Visual Studio Code. You'll then learn how to debug and deploy the extension and write automatic testing. The book will also take you through advanced topics like integration (with Azure Functions, web services, and APIs), DevOps and CI/CD techniques, and machine learning. You'll discover how Dynamics 365 Business Central can be used with Office 365 apps. Finally, you'll analyze different ways to move existing solutions to the new development model based on extensions. By the end of this book, you'll be able to develop highly customized solutions that meet the requirements of modern businesses using Dynamics 365 Business Central. What you will learnCreate a sandbox environment with Dynamics 365 Business CentralHandle source control management when developing solutionsExplore extension testing, debugging, and deploymentCreate real-world business processes using Business Central and different Azure servicesIntegrate Business Central with external applicationsApply DevOps and CI/CD to development projectsMove existing solutions to the new extension-based architectureWho this book is forIf you're a new developer looking to get started with Dynamics 365 Business Central, this book is for you. This book will also help experienced professionals enhance their knowledge and understanding of Dynamics 365 Business Central. |
Contents
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Online and ContainerBased Sandboxes | 92 |
Developing Extensions for Dynamics 365 Business Central | 125 |
Extension Development Fundamentals | 126 |
Developing a Customized Solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central | 166 |
Source Control Management and DevOps with Business Central | 415 |
Advanced Integrations with Dynamics 365 Business Central | 462 |
Dynamics 365 Business Central APIs | 463 |
Serverless Business Processes with Business Central and Azure | 512 |
Monitoring Scaling and CICD with Azure Functions | 561 |
Business Central and Integration with the Power Platform | 586 |
Moving Solutions to the New Extension Model | 637 |
Integrating Machine Learning into Dynamics 365 Business Central | 638 |
Advanced AL Development | 226 |
Report Development with AL | 283 |
Debugging Testing and Release Management DevOps | 323 |
Installing and Upgrading Extensions | 324 |
Debugging | 356 |
Automated Test Development with AL | 375 |