AI-Powered AL Development: GitHub Copilot for Business Central
GitHub Copilot is already changing how the best AL developers work. The question is whether you are using it to its full potential or just scratching the surface. In this 60-minute hands-on session, Microsoft MVP Steven Renders walks you through everything you need to know to make GitHub Copilot a genuine productivity multiplier in your Business Central AL development workflow.
Steven covers the full picture, from setting up Copilot in VS Code to generating pages, tables and codeunits, using Copilot Chat for debugging and refactoring, and engineering better prompts to get sharper results. He also tackles the side of AI-assisted development most sessions skip: where Copilot falls short and what security considerations every AL developer needs to keep in mind.
The developers who learn to work with AI effectively right now will be the ones setting the standard for everyone else.
1. Introduction
- Overview of GitHub Copilot & Copilot Chat
- Why use them for Business Central AL development?
2. Setting Up for Success
- Installing and configuring GitHub Copilot in VS Code
- Best settings for AL development
3. AI-Powered AL Development
- Writing AL code with GitHub Copilot
- Generating pages, tables, and codeunits efficiently
- Completing repetitive tasks with AI assistance
4. Debugging & Optimizing with Copilot Chat
- Getting explanations and fixing errors
- Refactoring and improving code quality
5. Advanced Techniques & Best Practices
- Using prompt engineering for better AI suggestions
- Handling limitations and avoiding common pitfalls
- Security considerations when using AI for coding
Calendar
| Webinar | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 (16:00 - 17:00 CET/CEST) | € 75,00 | Register |
| 21/09/2026 (16:00 - 17:00 CET/CEST) | € 75,00 | Register |
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This course is part of the following learning journeys:
- AI Learning Journey
- Business Central Developer Learning Journey
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Who is this course for?
AL developers working with Dynamics 365 Business Central who want to integrate GitHub Copilot into their daily development workflow and get significantly more out of AI-assisted coding in VS Code.
What will you learn?
- How to configure GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat for AL development in VS Code
- How to use Copilot to generate pages, tables and codeunits efficiently
- How Copilot Chat supports debugging, refactoring and code quality improvements
- How to engineer better prompts to get more accurate and useful AI output
- Where GitHub Copilot falls short and how to work around its limitations
- Security considerations every AL developer needs to be aware of when using AI tools