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Programming Microsoft Dynamics® NAV 2013
Experienced programmers and developers will find this the definitive guide to programming Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Both a reference book and a comprehensive hands-on tutorial, it will expand your knowledge dynamically. Overview In Detail Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 is a complete and robust ERP system that is accompanied by a comprehensive set of development tools. You will learn how to master these tools and tailor Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 to meet your customer's specific business needs. "Programming Microsoft Dynamics® NAV 2013" will lead you from start to finish, teaching you how to use this incredible ERP software whilst simultaneously making you a more productive developer. You'll learn how to implement your solutions, as well as evaluating, managing and appraising Dynamics NAV 2013 productions and projects. You will be empowered with the skills and knowledge that you need to get the job done and exceed your client's expectations. Step by step, you will learn how to use NAV, master the C/AL programming language, as well as the construction and uses of each object type. Ultimately, you will be able to bring your NAV 2013 solution together with fantastic efficiency. Hands-on development examples and additional material teach you by example and uncover the insider knowledge that only years of experience can provide, truly unleashing your productivity and potential What you will learn from this book Approach Written as a practical guide, this book will show you how to utilize Dynamics NAV 2013 to its full potential. Designed to be a comprehensive reference, it should be the perfect companion for any NAV developer, manager or consultant. Who this book is written for This book is for experienced programmers who are either new to Microsoft Dynamics NAV or for experienced developers that want to utilize the fantastic new features of NAV 2013. Managers and consultants will also benefit from understanding NAV environments in order to build on their skills and experience during development projects.
630 pages, Paperback
First published October 22, 2012
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May 11, 2013
Nice book, for beginners & experts NAV developers
Positive notes
The book is suitable for those who want to start programming with NAV 2013, does not require a previous technical knowledge, even those who are new to the NAV environment and NAV C/AL can learn a lot from this book; is a book for everyone.
Interesting is the chapter on the development with Dynamics NAV 2013, the book explains in detail all the objects of NAV 2013 and how to use them: tables, pages, queries, reports, codeunits, xlmport, web services technology etc.. with examples of creation and management for each object.
The chapter about C/AL shows the old (Nav4..Nav2009) and the new functions introduced with NAV2013, is a good reference for the NAV developer, the use of real cases makes it interesting. Also the section on NAV web services exposed with XML ports technology is well-argued.
My favorite chapter is the fifth (that relating to queries and reports), the query designer and also the RDLC technology is well explained with examples of how to create queries and reports. The NAV 2013 debugger is well covered with examples of the use on local servers, on remote NAS servers and on Web Services (the developer is able to perform functional tests in detail with the debugger following the directions of the text).
Negative notes
The NAS (NAV Application Server) is treated in a single half-page; every developer should know how to use the NAS and how you use posting queues with the NAS.
Perhaps the book is a bit 'too long' (600 pages), the theory part of ERP systems, the development methodology (testing, deploy, project implementation guidelines etc. ...about 100 pages) maybe they could be material to another book of projects implementation.
In conclusion I would say that the overview of topics covered in the book is broad and comprehensive, more than enough for even a novice programmer who wants to explore NAV's world.
Rating: 4/5 stars, nice book anyway.
Roberto Stefanetti
NAV System Engineer
Positive notes
The book is suitable for those who want to start programming with NAV 2013, does not require a previous technical knowledge, even those who are new to the NAV environment and NAV C/AL can learn a lot from this book; is a book for everyone.
Interesting is the chapter on the development with Dynamics NAV 2013, the book explains in detail all the objects of NAV 2013 and how to use them: tables, pages, queries, reports, codeunits, xlmport, web services technology etc.. with examples of creation and management for each object.
The chapter about C/AL shows the old (Nav4..Nav2009) and the new functions introduced with NAV2013, is a good reference for the NAV developer, the use of real cases makes it interesting. Also the section on NAV web services exposed with XML ports technology is well-argued.
My favorite chapter is the fifth (that relating to queries and reports), the query designer and also the RDLC technology is well explained with examples of how to create queries and reports. The NAV 2013 debugger is well covered with examples of the use on local servers, on remote NAS servers and on Web Services (the developer is able to perform functional tests in detail with the debugger following the directions of the text).
Negative notes
The NAS (NAV Application Server) is treated in a single half-page; every developer should know how to use the NAS and how you use posting queues with the NAS.
Perhaps the book is a bit 'too long' (600 pages), the theory part of ERP systems, the development methodology (testing, deploy, project implementation guidelines etc. ...about 100 pages) maybe they could be material to another book of projects implementation.
In conclusion I would say that the overview of topics covered in the book is broad and comprehensive, more than enough for even a novice programmer who wants to explore NAV's world.
Rating: 4/5 stars, nice book anyway.
Roberto Stefanetti
NAV System Engineer
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