Explore the capabilities of Dynamics NAV to build solutions using patterns

Key Features

Design software that is maintainable outside the ecosystem of their creators

Ensure quality by following patterns that have been proved to work

Over two dozen practical Architectural and Design patterns

Book Description

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a complete ERP system, which also contains a robust set of development tools to support customization and enhancement. These include an object designer for each of the seven application object types, a business application-oriented programming language with .NET interface capability, a compiler, a debugger, and programming testing language support.

Learning Dynamics NAV Patterns will guide you through the NAV way of solving problems. This book will first introduce you to patterns and the software architecture of the NAV and then help you to build an example application. Then, it walks you through the details of architectural patterns, design patterns, and implementation patterns. This book will also talk about anti-patterns and handling legacy code. Finally, it teaches you to build solutions using patterns.

Proven patterns and best practices will help you create better solutions that are easy to maintain in larger teams across several locations. It will guide you through combining abstract patterns using easy-to-understand examples and will help you decide which patterns to use in which scenarios.

What you will learn

Apply object-oriented practices to C/AL programming

Structure your application to avoid merge conflicts

Refactor legacy code and avoid anti-patterns

Design decision trees to decide when to use which patterns

Clone codes and their application in Dynamics NAV

Make your application extensible by creating predefined hooks and facades

Who this book is for

Learning Dynamics NAV Patterns is intended for developers, architects, (technical) consultants, and application managers. You may have very little or no knowledge about NAV patterns, but you should be acquainted with programming.