--- title: "Video Tutorials" linkTitle: "Videos" weight: 2 description: > Video content demonstrating AI-assisted AL development techniques --- ## Overview Visual learning resources showing AI coding assistants in action for Business Central development. These videos demonstrate real workflows, techniques, and best practices. ## Getting Started Videos ### Introduction to AI Coding for AL **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~15 minutes **Level**: Beginner **What You'll Learn**: - Setting up GitHub Copilot for AL development - First steps with AI assistance - Basic prompting techniques - Common mistakes to avoid **Topics Covered**: - Installation and configuration - Writing your first AI-assisted AL code - Understanding suggestions - Accepting and modifying completions **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### Configuring VS Code for Optimal AI Assistance **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~10 minutes **Level**: Beginner **What You'll Learn**: - VS Code settings for AL + AI - Workspace configuration - Extension setup - Optimizing for better suggestions **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Technique Demonstrations ### Effective Prompting for AL Development **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~20 minutes **Level**: Intermediate **Demonstrations**: - Writing clear, specific prompts - Providing context for better results - Iterative refinement - Prompt patterns that work for AL **Example Scenarios**: - Creating table extensions - Generating page code - Writing codeunit logic - Building API pages **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### Live Coding: Building a Feature with AI **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~30 minutes **Level**: Intermediate **Watch As**: - Complete feature built with AI assistance - Real-time problem solving - Code review and refinement - Testing and debugging **Feature Built**: Customer loyalty points system **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Advanced Workflows ### AI-Assisted Code Refactoring **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~25 minutes **Level**: Advanced **Demonstrations**: - Analyzing legacy code - Planning refactoring with AI - Executing transformations - Validating changes **Before/After**: Real code transformation examples **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### Adding Telemetry with AI Assistance **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~20 minutes **Level**: Advanced **Step-by-Step**: - Planning telemetry strategy - Generating telemetry code - Creating custom dimensions - Testing telemetry output **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### Building Test Coverage with AI **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~30 minutes **Level**: Advanced **Covers**: - Test planning with AI - Generating test codeunits - Creating test data - Running and debugging tests **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Real-World Projects ### Case Study: Migrating NAV to BC with AI **Channel**: Company Channel **Duration**: ~45 minutes **Level**: Advanced **Complete Walkthrough**: - Project scope and planning - AI-assisted code conversion - Manual review process - Quality assurance - Results and lessons learned **Metrics Shared**: Time savings, accuracy rates **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### Building a Complete Extension from Scratch **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~60 minutes (multi-part) **Level**: Intermediate **Full Development Cycle**: - Requirements gathering - Architecture design - Implementation with AI - Testing - Documentation - Deployment **Extension Built**: Warehouse management enhancement **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Tips & Tricks ### "5-Minute AL AI Tips" Series **Channel**: Community Channel **Episodes**: 20+ **Duration**: ~5 minutes each **Level**: All **Topics Include**: - Quick productivity hacks - Useful prompt templates - Keyboard shortcuts - Common pitfalls to avoid - Integration tips **Link**: [Playlist - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### AI Shortcuts Every AL Developer Should Know **Channel**: Community Channel **Duration**: ~15 minutes **Level**: All **Quick Wins**: - Fast code generation - Smart completions - Context switching - Multi-file operations **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Tool-Specific Tutorials ### GitHub Copilot for AL Developers **Channel**: GitHub or Community **Duration**: ~25 minutes **Level**: Beginner to Intermediate **Specific to GitHub Copilot**: - Installation and setup - Chat vs inline suggestions - Slash commands - Best practices for AL **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### Using AI in VS Code for Business Central **Channel**: Microsoft or Community **Duration**: ~20 minutes **Level**: Beginner **VS Code Integration**: - Extension setup - Keyboard shortcuts - Chat interface - Multi-file context **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Conference Talks & Webinars ### "The Future of AL Development with AI" **Event**: BC TechDays / Directions **Speaker**: Industry Expert **Duration**: ~45 minutes **Level**: All **Topics**: - Current state of AI assistance - Emerging trends - Impact on development teams - Future predictions **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### "Practical AI for BC Developers" Workshop **Event**: Community Webinar **Duration**: ~90 minutes **Level**: Intermediate **Hands-On Workshop**: - Interactive exercises - Real-world scenarios - Q&A session - Best practices discussion **Link**: [Example - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Series & Playlists ### "AI-Powered AL Development" Complete Course **Creator**: Community Educator **Videos**: 15 **Total Duration**: ~6 hours **Level**: Beginner to Advanced **Curriculum**: 1. Introduction and Setup (3 videos) 2. Basic Techniques (4 videos) 3. Advanced Patterns (4 videos) 4. Real Projects (3 videos) 5. Best Practices (1 video) **Link**: [Course playlist - Replace with actual link when available] --- ### "Code Review with AI" Series **Creator**: Community Contributor **Videos**: 10 **Duration**: ~20 minutes each **Level**: Intermediate **Each Episode**: Reviews real AL code with AI assistance, showing improvements and best practices **Link**: [Series - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## Live Streams & Recordings ### Weekly AL Development with AI **Stream**: Live on [Platform] **Schedule**: Weekly **Duration**: ~60 minutes **Level**: All **Format**: - Live coding with AI - Community Q&A - Tip sharing - Problem solving **Link**: [Channel - Replace with actual link when available] --- ## How to Use These Videos ### For Learning - **Beginners**: Start with "Getting Started" videos - **Intermediate**: Focus on technique demonstrations - **Advanced**: Watch real-world projects and case studies ### For Reference - Bookmark specific technique videos - Use during development as guidance - Share with team members - Include in training materials ### For Practice - Code along with demonstrations - Pause and try techniques yourself - Apply patterns to your own projects - Experiment with variations ## Creating Your Own Content **Interested in creating AL + AI video content?** We encourage community members to create and share! **Tips for Creating Good Content**: - Show real code and workflows - Explain your thinking process - Include mistakes and corrections - Provide downloadable examples - Keep audio quality high - Use clear screen recordings **To Get Listed**: 1. Create quality content 2. Make it publicly accessible 3. Submit via [Contributing](../../../contributing) process ## Video Quality Standards Listed videos meet these criteria: - ✅ Clear audio and video - ✅ Accurate information - ✅ Relevant to AL/BC development - ✅ Good demonstration quality - ✅ Publicly accessible ## Language & Accessibility Most videos are in English, but we welcome content in other languages. Please indicate language in submissions. **Accessibility**: - Look for videos with closed captions - Many creators provide transcripts - Some include downloadable code samples ## Updates **Latest Additions**: Check back regularly for new videos **To Suggest Videos**: See [Contributing](../../../contributing) section --- ## Placeholder Notice > **Note to Contributors**: This page uses example placeholders for community video resources. As actual video content about AI-assisted AL development is published, it should be added here with proper attribution and links. Please contribute by submitting pull requests with real resources that meet the quality criteria above. --- ## Related Resources - [Blog Posts & Articles](../articles) - Written content - [Tools & Extensions](../tools) - Development utilities - [Discussions](../discussions) - Community conversations - [Getting Started](../../getting-started) - Foundational concepts