Discovering the Potential - The Microsoft xRM Development Framework

Speaker: Chris Griswold
Level: 200
Track: None
Time: 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Day: 1
Room: Component One

With the latest release of Dynamics CRM 2011, Microsoft introduced a much expanded and improved version of its powerful xRM development framework. This session will explore the ease and power of building custom web applications via the CRM user interface as well as the various tools and paths available for customizing, integrating and automating those applications. Topics covered will include:
- Building the object model and forms with the CRM UI
- Early-bindig vs late binding with the xRM API
- Interacting with the xRM API using LINQ
- Highlight the various customization paths and technologies such as ASP.NET, Plugins, JScript, SOAP, REST, JQuery, OData, FetchXML, etc.
- Office-like user interface and native Outlook integration
- xRM Javascript framwork for manipulating the DOM
- Capabilities of the new xRM Web Controls