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First‑Party vs. Code‑First: The Great Microsoft App Debate

In a fast‑paced Harvard Business School–style debate, two expert teams go head‑to‑head to determine the future of Microsoft business applications. One side defends the strength and strategic importance of Microsoft’s First‑Party Apps—Dynamics 365 and the Model‑Driven foundations that underpin them. The other champions the rise of Microsoft Code Apps and Vibe Coding, unlocking delivery speed not seen before through engineering discipline and AI‑assisted development.

With the community questioning whether Canvas Apps are “dead,” this debate asks the bigger question: does the same threat apply to Dynamics 365, or does Microsoft’s own reliance on its First‑Party suite make it uniquely resilient?

Through structured arguments and sharp rebuttals, the teams will explore whether enterprises should double down on Dynamics 365 or prepare for a code‑driven future—and what this shift means for architects, developers, and digital leaders navigating the next wave of Microsoft innovation.

Formal Debate Motion:

“This house believes that Microsoft Code Apps and Vibe Coding will supersede Dynamics 365 and Model‑Driven Apps as the primary engine of enterprise transformation.”

Sharon Smith

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Architect at Capgemini; dual Microsoft BizApps MVP

London, United Kingdom

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