Brad Prendergast
Microsoft Dynamics D365 Business Central Enthusiast| Microsoft MVP
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Brad Prendergast is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. He specializes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and holds an Undergraduate and Master's degree in Computer Information Systems.
Over the years, Brad has worked on both sides of ERP implementations, providing him with a unique perspective as both a partner and an end user. His extensive experience includes optimizing operations for large manufacturing and distribution clients, architecting and developing solutions, and streamlining processes, with both process and technology, to increase efficiency. Brad fully understands what it takes for a successful implementation from a business and technical perspective.
Brad is also an active member of the Business Central community and co-host of the popular Dynamics Corner Podcast, frequently sharing his insights and expertise online at industry events and conferences. His passion for the application and the community is evident in his dedication to helping businesses achieve their goals through innovative ERP solutions.
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Making Acceptance Testing Easier with In-Client Page Scripting in Business Central
This session will show you how to use the in-client page scripting tool in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to facilitate acceptance testing. You'll gain hands-on experience and learn how to create and run scripts directly in Business Central, allowing you to check system functionality and reliability.
Key topics include:
- Getting Started: Learn what the in-client page scripting tool can do in Business Central.
- Creating Test Scripts: A simple guide to making scripts for different test scenarios.
- Running and Managing Scripts: How to execute scripts and keep track of test results.
By the end of this session, you'll know how to use the in-client page scripting tool to ensure your Business Central setup meets your business needs and runs reliably. This session is perfect for QA engineers, developers, and functional consultants working on Business Central projects.
Making Acceptance Testing Easier with In-Client Page Scripting in Business Central
This session will show you how to use the in-client page scripting tool in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to facilitate acceptance testing. You'll gain hands-on experience and learn how to create and run scripts directly in Business Central, allowing you to check system functionality and reliability.
Key topics:
- Getting Started: Learn what the in-client page scripting tool can do in Business Central.
- Creating Test Scripts: A simple guide to making scripts for different test scenarios.
- Running and Managing Scripts: How to execute scripts and keep track of test results.
By the end of this session, you'll know how to use the in-client page scripting tool to ensure your Business Central setup meets your business needs and runs reliably. This session is perfect for QA engineers, developers, and functional consultants working on Business Central projects.
The School of VS Code: Rocking Business Central Development
Step into the classroom where code meets rhythm, and less keystrokes bring efficiency. The School of VS Code is your backstage pass to the insider tips and tricks that will amplify your development skills. In this session, we'll jam out with Visual Studio Code to uncover the hidden gems and shortcuts that will take your coding experience to the next level.
Objectives:
- Enhance your Efficiency with Keyboard Shortcuts
- Discover VS Code Extensions that elevate your development workflow
- Improve your code quality by learning practical techniques to refine your code
VS Code Hacks: Turbocharge Your Workflow with Tips and Tricks that Unleash Your Coding Potential
In this session, you will discover a treasure trove of time-saving extensions, shortcuts, and pro tips that will revolutionize your coding experience. We’ll delve into powerful tips, tricks, and extensions that will turbocharge your productivity in Visual Studio Code. From mastering keyboard shortcuts to customizing your workspace, we’ll equip you with the knowledge to become a VS Code Ninja. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, these hacks are the key to elevating your coding game.
Navigating Business Central: Essential Insights for AL Developers
During this session, participants will explore the core architectural concepts, providing an exploration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, tailored specifically for developers working with the AL programming language. Attendees will gain practical insights to apply immediately to their development work, enhance productivity, and create better extensions for Business Central. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, these tips and tricks will help you maximize your coding abilities and enhance your Business Central development.
10 Myths about test automation on customer projects
As customers adopt the Cloud-first approach and implement Business Central SaaS, the subject of Test Automation (TA) is often left behind when PTE development is needed. TA tends to be surrounded with a lot of myths and hear-say. The biggest of them: "You just can't sell that."
Seemingly valid arguments, will have you believe that the workload and technical know-how required in order to provide your customers with TA is just "too much" and "not worth it" prevents you from even bringing it up.
In this session Henrik Helgesen and Brad Prendergast will unravel 10 myths about Test Automation on customer projects.
Ask the Experts – MVP’s
Would you like to get the perspective from some of the most knowledgeable Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central professionals out there, then join this Q&A with the “Most Valuable Professionals” (MVPs) present at the Dynamicscon LIVE 2024! Ready, set, “pick the MVPs’ brains”!
Introduction to Test Automation in Business Central
Architect an Automated Testing Framework for Dynamics 365 Business Central. The iterative testing cycle is a critical component in the release and maintenance phases of your Dynamics 365 Business Central application. Ensuring operational integrity through comprehensive functional testing is imperative. Developing a suite of repeatable, automated tests is critical to enhancing the efficiency of your development workflow. This session provides an overview of developing and deploying automated tests for your applications.
Source Control Management and Your Extensions
Whether you are a single developer, work in a team of developers, or manage external developers, Source Control Management (SCM) systems provide tools for version control, tracking changes, and managing updates. In this session, we will explore using Git as a source control management tool for your extensions. We will discuss how Git can help manage issues and changes in code, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution. Also, we will discuss setting up a repository and defining a workflow to streamline the management of your extensions and code.
Source Control Management and Your Extensions
Whether you are a single developer, work in a team of developers, or manage external developers, Source Control Management (SCM) systems provide tools for version control, tracking changes, and managing updates. In this session, we will explore using Git as a source control management tool for your extensions. We will discuss how Git can help manage issues and changes in code, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution. Also, we will discuss setting up a repository and defining a workflow to streamline the management of your extensions and code.
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Brad Prendergast
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