Description
In this video, we explore Collections in AL Programming and learn how to work with Arrays, Lists, and Dictionary in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Collections are essential when you need to store, manage, and process multiple values efficiently in AL. This session explains the concepts clearly with practical understanding, making it ideal for beginners, developers, and Business Central consultants.
🔹 What you’ll learn in this video:
• What collections are in AL and why they are important
• Understanding Arrays (one-dimensional & multi-dimensional)
• How Lists work and when to use them
• Using Dictionary for key–value data storage
• Differences between Array vs List vs Dictionary
• Best practices for choosing the right collection type
This video builds on previous concepts like data types, variables, and enums, and prepares you for advanced topics like assignments, expressions, and real-world AL logic.
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🎯 Who should watch this?
• AL Programming beginners
• Dynamics 365 Business Central Developers
• Technical Consultants & Students
• Anyone preparing for Business Central development or certification
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▶️ Part of AL Programming Learning Series:
1️⃣ Introduction to AL Programming
2️⃣ Getting Started with AL
3️⃣ Identifiers, Syntax & Variables
4️⃣ Intrinsic Data Types in AL
5️⃣ Options & Enums
6️⃣ Work with Collections (This Video)
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🔔 Next Video:
👉 Assignments & Type Conversions in AL
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