Description
📘 Module 1 | Video 2: Getting Started with Visual Studio Code
Overview, User Interface & Basic Layout | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Customization Training
Welcome to Module 1 – Video 2 of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Customization Training series.
In this video, we focus on getting started with Visual Studio Code, the primary development tool used for AL development in Business Central. This session introduces the Visual Studio Code interface, its basic layout, and the key areas every Business Central developer must be comfortable with before writing AL code.
This video continues from Module 1 – Video 1 (Development Environment Setup) and is an essential step before moving into hands-on customization.
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🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• Introduction to Visual Studio Code for Business Central development
• Overview of the Visual Studio Code user interface
• Understanding the basic layout: Explorer, Editor, Terminal, and Status Bar
• How Visual Studio Code fits into the Business Central development workflow
• Important concepts to know before creating your first AL project
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🎯 Who Should Watch This?
• Beginners starting Business Central development
• Functional consultants transitioning to technical roles
• Developers new to Visual Studio Code and AL language
• Professionals preparing for real-world Business Central customization projects
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🚀 Course Progress
This video builds on the development environment setup and prepares you for upcoming lessons where we will cover:
• Creating your first AL project
• Understanding extensions and project structure
• Writing basic AL code
• Working with tables, pages, and codeunits
👉 Watch till the end to get comfortable with Visual Studio Code before moving ahead in the course.
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📌 A strong understanding of the development tool leads to cleaner and faster customization.
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🔖 Tags / Keywords (optional)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Visual Studio Code AL, AL Development, Business Central Customization, BC Developer, Business Central Extensions, Visual Studio Code Overview, AL Programming Basics, Dynamics NAV to Business Central