Connecting Dynamics 365 Business Central to External REST APIs

Modern business applications rarely operate in isolation, and connecting your ERP to external web services is a critical skill for developers. This course provides a clear, step-by-step path to mastering API integrations within Dynamics 365 Business Central. You will transition from understanding basic ERP development to confidently executing HTTP requests, handling complex JSON payloads, and securely communicating with third-party web services using AL code. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental concepts of REST APIs, HTTP methods, and JSON structures. - Configure AL HTTP data types including HttpClient, HttpRequestMessage, and HttpResponseMessage. - Parse and construct complex JSON data using JsonObject, JsonArray, and JsonToken. - Implement secure authentication flows, including basic authentication and token-based headers. - Handle API errors gracefully with robust exception handling and status code validation. - Apply modern AL development practices for clean, maintainable integration code. The course starts with essential web service terminology and foundational HTTP concepts before moving into practical AL code structures. You will read through clear conceptual explanations, review structured code snippets, and study real-world integration scenarios. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate Dynamics 365 Business Central developers and technical consultants. No prior API integration experience is required, making it the perfect starting point for expanding your development skill set. Start building seamless external integrations with Business Central today.