Integrating with the Dynamics 365 Business Central API

Integrating external applications with your ERP system is essential for modern business automation, yet navigating enterprise endpoints can feel overwhelming. This text-based course guides you step-by-step through the core concepts of the Dynamics 365 Business Central API, helping you build reliable integrations with confidence. You will transition from understanding basic web services to writing clean, structured API requests that read, create, update, and delete business data. By studying clear written explanations and practical payload examples, you will learn how to securely authenticate, handle API limits, and structure your integration logic for optimal performance. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of the Dynamics 365 Business Central REST API; - Configure secure OAuth authentication flows to protect your integration endpoints; - Read, filter, and manipulate ERP data using standard OData query parameters; - Create, update, and delete records safely using structured JSON payloads; - Implement modern API best practices, including handling rate limits and batch requests; - Explore custom API development basics using AL language to extend standard endpoints. The course begins with essential terminology, authentication protocols, and setup steps before guiding you through practical data operations and performance tuning. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior API development experience or specialized software. Start building seamless, automated business integrations today.