Community Resources

Overview

The AL and Business Central community has created excellent resources for learning about and using AI-powered coding assistants. This section curates and summarizes these valuable community contributions.

Resource Categories

AI Coding Agents

Learn about different AI assistants available for AL development, their capabilities, and when to use each one.

• AI Coding Agents - Compare GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents for AL development

Articles & Blog Posts

In-depth articles and blog posts from community members sharing their experiences and insights with AI-assisted AL development.

Video Tutorials

Video content demonstrating AI coding techniques, tips, and workflows for Business Central development.

Tools & Extensions

Community-created tools and VS Code extensions that enhance AI-assisted development.

• Tools & Extensions - Detailed guides for GitHub Copilot, AL Language extension, and other essential tools

Discussions & Forums

Active community discussions about agentic coding practices, challenges, and solutions.

Featured Resources

Getting Started with AI for AL

Collection of introductory resources for developers new to AI-assisted AL development.

Advanced Techniques

Resources covering advanced AI prompting, workflow optimization, and specialized use cases.

Real-World Examples

Case studies and examples from community members showing AI assistance in production projects.

Contributing Resources

Found a great resource about AI-assisted AL development? We welcome contributions!

To suggest a resource:

1. Ensure it’s relevant to AL/Business Central development
2. Verify the content is high-quality and accurate
3. Check it’s not already listed
4. Submit via the Contributing process

Resource Guidelines:

• Must be publicly accessible
• Should provide clear value to AL developers
• Content should be accurate and up-to-date
• Appropriate for a professional audience

Resource Pages

Explore detailed summaries and links for specific types of resources:

• Blog Posts & Articles - Written content from the community
• Video Tutorials - Visual learning resources
• Tools & Extensions - Utilities that enhance AI development
• Community Discussions - Join the conversation on GitHub

Stay Connected

Community Platforms

Business Central Community

• Business Central Community Forum
• Dedicated sections for development questions and AI tooling

GitHub

• microsoft/AL - AL Language repository
• Various community extension repositories with AI-friendly code

Social Media

• Follow #MSDyn365BC hashtag
• Follow #ALDevelopment hashtag
• Connect with AL developers sharing AI tips

Discord & Slack

• Business Central developer communities
• Channels dedicated to development tools and automation

Regular Contributors

The community is grateful to developers who regularly share their knowledge about AI-assisted development. Check out content from active contributors in each resource category.

Learning Paths

For Beginners

1. Start with Getting Started in this hub
2. Watch introductory videos about AI coding assistants
3. Read beginner-friendly blog posts
4. Try simple prompts with your own code

For Intermediate Developers

1. Review advanced prompting techniques
2. Study real-world examples
3. Experiment with specialized tools
4. Participate in community discussions

For Advanced Users

1. Explore cutting-edge use cases
2. Contribute your own insights
3. Develop tools for the community
4. Mentor others in AI-assisted development

Quality Standards

Resources listed here are reviewed for:

• Accuracy: Content is technically correct
• Relevance: Directly applicable to AL/BC development
• Value: Provides genuine insights or learning
• Accessibility: Publicly available and clearly presented

Updates

This section is regularly updated with new community resources. Check back often for the latest content!

Last Updated: Check individual resource pages for update dates.

Feedback

Have feedback about these resources or suggestions for improvement? Please share through our Contributing channels.