X++ Dev Helper for Dynamics 365 F&O-AI-powered Dynamics 365 F&O Dev Assistant

Example

A developer writes a complex loop to retrieve and process a large dataset from a table but later notices performance degradation during testing.

Scenario

X++ Dev Helper analyzes the code for inefficient queries, redundant operations, or improper use of indices. It may recommend using set-based operations instead of cursors, or suggest using 'select firstOnly' in certain cases to reduce database load. Additionally, it can flag the use of 'while' loops where a 'for' loop would be more efficient, improving overall performance.

Example

A developer is implementing a new method to process customer invoices but is unsure about the optimal coding style for error handling.

Scenario

The tool advises on best practices such as using proper exception handling via 'try-catch' blocks, logging exceptions, and employing system-defined error codes to make the codebase robust and easy to troubleshoot. It might also suggest replacing hard-coded values with constants for better maintainability and suggest leveraging the 'SysOperation Framework' for scalable and reusable batch processes.

Example

A developer is tasked with refactoring legacy code to improve its maintainability and performance.

Scenario

X++ Dev Helper offers specific code optimization suggestions, such as replacing inefficient inner loops with more efficient set-based queries or utilizing caching mechanisms to reduce redundant database calls. It can also automate refactoring of outdated methods and suggest more modern or appropriate language constructs (like replacing 'for' loops with 'parfor' for parallel execution when applicable). By helping refactor and clean up old code, it reduces technical debt and increases long-term maintainability.