The BC development world went from "everything was on the CD" to a wall of technologies we're all expected to know. And now, agentic AI tools are adding another layer on top.
Now, we're in another big rewrite of what it means to be a "BC Developer". Unlike past talks where I've covered how much the toolings and day-to-day expectations of what we must know to deliver code, this time we have a fundamental shift in our processes and even way we think about getting work done. That's a role change.
In this session, I'll walk through what I've learned from months of daily agentic development and from working with teams of senior BC developers going through this transition - some willingly, some reluctantly, and some under pressure from management.
We'll look at the five responsibilities that are replacing "BC Developer" as a job description: Requirements Architect, Quality Gatekeeper, Context Engineer, Pattern Guardian, and Fleet Manager. For each one, I'll show what the work actually looks like now - with live demos of the prompts, instructions, validation workflows, and design conversations that make up a modern BC developer's day.
And finally, some practical guidance on how to navigate the times ahead. Not everyone in this room is in the same situation — whether you're being pushed into this, pulling your org along behind you, or just trying to figure out where you fit — you'll leave with a concrete action plan for Monday morning.
Speaker(s)
Jeremy spent several years in IT System Architecture and Administration before transitioning to Navision Development.
Over 25 years, he has worked as a Developer, Consultant, Support, and Trainer within the Navision / MBS / Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
During that time, he has trained several people into the industry, worked with ISVs & Partners, and run his own Solution Center.
He has spoken at Dynamics Conferences worldwide and published books about Business Central.
These days, he's a leading expert in bringing *real* working examples of how AI and agentic tools can make a transformative difference in many different stages of business operations.
Tine Staric is a strategist at Companial, helping Partners around the world develop products of the highest quality. He has been a Dynamics BC developer since 2015, working with end-customers, VARs, and ISVs, delivering support, implementation, localization, and product projects. He leads most developer productivity initiatives at Companial, and is constantly looking for opportunities to eliminate monotonous developer tasks by using modern tools and automation to make room for creative, fun, and high-value development.