AL Programming Boot camp

21 Days of Coding: AL Programming Bootcamp

Welcome to an exciting and transformative journey that promises to elevate your coding skills and unlock the world of AL programming. The "21 Days of Coding: AL Programming Bootcamp" is an immersive experience designed to cater to both coding novices and experienced developers, offering a structured roadmap to mastering AL programming and extensions.

Starting on December 1st, 2023, and culminating on December 21st, 2023, this boot camp is your opportunity to explore the depths of AL programming, with each day unveiling a new facet of this dynamic world. The best part? If you're a member of our YouTube channel, you can access each day's content a full six days ahead of its official release, giving you a head start on your coding adventure.

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Let's dive into the day-wise content that awaits you in this comprehensive boot camp:

Day 1: Introduction to AL Programming & Extensions

Get acquainted with the fundamentals of AL programming and extensions.
Lay the foundation for the exciting days ahead as we delve into the world of AL.

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Exercise

1. Create a Microsoft Account (If you don’t have your organization account):

2. Configure Visual Studio Code

Day 2: Variables and Data Types in AL Programming

Dive into the essentials of AL programming.
Understanding variables and mastering different data types is crucial for effective coding.

Video

Exercise

1. Scenario 1: Employee Information

ScScenario: You are creating a page to display and edit employee information in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The page will have actions to update employee details and calculate bonuses based on certain criteria.

Question: For storing the current employee's bonus calculation result, would you declare the variable as a global or local variable?

Day 3: Statements & Comments in AL Programming

Learn the art of crafting clear and concise code.
Explore statements and comments in AL programming.

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Day 4: Snippets used to create objects in Business Central

Discover the power of snippets for creating objects in Business Central.
Enhance your ability to build robust applications.

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Exercise

Table

Day 5: Arithmetic Operators

Uncover the secrets of arithmetic operators.
Gain the tools to manipulate data and control program flow.

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Exercise

Page in Business Central

Arithmetic Operators

Day 6: Relational Operators

Dive into relational operators.
Explore the world of logical comparisons and decision-making.

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Day 7: Logical Operators

Navigate the intricacies of logical operators.
Unlock advanced techniques for efficient coding.

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Day 8: Unary and Binary Operators

Explore unary and binary operators.
Understand their role in AL programming.

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Exercise

Write a program that takes two integer inputs and uses binary operators to add and multiply these numbers. Then, print the results of these operations.

Day 9: Lists and Dictionary

Delve into data structures like lists and dictionaries.
Learn how to leverage them in your coding journey.

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Exercise

Scenario: The store owner wants to maintain a dynamic list of product quantities. As new products arrive or old ones are sold, the list needs to be updated.

Create a List named ProductQuantities to store the quantities of different products.
Add quantities for three different products (e.g., 50, 100, 30).
Implement a function to update the quantity when a product is sold (subtract from the quantity).
Display the updated list after each operation.

Day 10: Conditional Statements

Master conditional statements.
Make informed decisions in your code.

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Exercise

You are creating a program to classify student grades based on their exam scores. Implement a function that takes a student's exam score as input and returns the corresponding grade category (e.g., A, B, C, D, F).

Day 11: System Defined Variable

Explore system-defined variables.
Understand their significance in AL programming.

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Exercise

Day 12: Access Modifiers

Learn about access modifiers.
Control the visibility and accessibility of your code.

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Exercise

Scenario: You are designing a financial module for a banking application. Within a codeunit, you have implemented a complex algorithm to calculate interest rates based on various factors, such as account type and duration. This algorithm is crucial for interest calculations across the application.

Question: Which access modifier should you use for the interest calculation algorithm?