Development II in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 (80304)

Module 1: Introduction to X++This module introduces the students to the characteristics of X++.Lessons

• Introduction
• Characteristics of X++
• Development Tools
• Reverse Engineering
• Best Practices

Lab : Print to the ScreenLab : Debug the JobLab : Create a Data ModelLab : Create an XML Developer DocumentAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify key features of developing with X++.
• Describe the basic foundation of object-oriented programming.
• Use the development tools available within Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Create object and data models from existing application elements by using the Reverse Engineering tool.
• Use best practices to instill good programming habits.

• Introduction
• Introduction to Variables
• Operators
• Conditional Statements
• Loops
• Built-in Functions
• Communication Tools

Lab : Create a Times Table Using a While LoopLab : Create a Times Table Using a Do…while LoopLab : Create a Times Table Using a for StatementLab : Create a YesNo BoxLab : Create a Infolog TreeLab : Create a Dialog BoxLab : Use X++ Control StatementsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Declare and use extended data types for variables.
• Use the various operators available in X++.
• Control program flow using conditional statements in X++.
• Repetitively call the same blocks of code by using Loop statements.
• Use standard functions that are built in to the application
• Use output commands to display data and messages to the user.

• Introduction
• Classes
• Method Access Control
• Inheritance
• Objects
• Scoping and Parameters in X++
• Methods
• Referencing Object Methods
• Method Types
• Table as Classes
• Eventing

Lab : Create a New ClassLab : Allow Access to MethodsLab : Instantiating a ClassLab : Use Method ParametersLab : Create a Run MethodLab : Create a Calculator ClassAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the classes within Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 X++ development
• Control access to methods using Access Control Method Modifiers
• Extend a class using the concept of inheritance
• Describe the differences between an object and a class
• Initialize variables in the appropriate place according to scoping rules
• Call methods within the same class
• Use the different method types available
• Describe the similarities and differences between tables and classes
• Use the eventing publisher and subscriber model when modifying code in the application.

• Introduction
• Retrieving Data
• Data Manipulation
• Queries

Lab : Retrieving DataLab : UpdateLab : Create Query Using X++After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Retrieve data from the database using a select statement.
• Create, update and delete data in the database.
• Use and build queries using kernel classes.

• Introduction
• Exceptions
• Try and Catch Exceptions
• Throwing Exceptions
• Optimistic Concurrency Exceptions

Lab : Handle an ExceptionAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Examine the exception handling mechanism in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Use the Try, Catch, and Retry statements.
• Throw an exception from code.
• Identify and create code used to handle optimistic concurrency exceptions.

• Introduction
• Permissions
• Security Policies
• Code Access Security
• Display Method Authorization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Set permissions on application elements
• Design and create security policies
• Secure unsafe Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using the Code Access Security framework
• Authenticate data returned from display methods.