I moved job this week and start my new role at KPMG Crimsonwing. I noticed they are presenting at Convergence 2015, awesome.
- KPMG sessions at Microsoft Convergence 2015 EMEA
- Microsoft Convergence EMEA: “An opportunity to share this new chapter in our business story
Fasinating fact
What is the difference between raisins, currants and sultanas?
- Raisins = any dried white grapes
- Currants = dried Black Corinth (also known as Zante) grapes
- Sultanas = dried white seedless grapes, originally from Turkey. Usually Thompson Seedless variety.
Quotes
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.
If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.
Article of the week
There were 3 great tools released in the last week
XrmRichTextEditor component released
This tool adds a rich text editor, which is useful
Introducing the Alexander Development Dynamics CRM Configuration Data Mover
This tool is great, it allows you to move data between your CRM organisations and keep the same guid. This is useful if you have workflows which use custom entity records.
D CRM Editable Grid
An editable grid, which a lot of end users like.
Best of the Rest
CRM 2015 – What developers need to know about the activity entity
In-depthh article on the Activity entity, otherwise known as ActivityPointer
Dynamics CRM as an xRM Development Platform
Great article discussing why CRM is a great XRM platform
CRM 2013 – Remote Debugging
How to remote debug CRM 2013 on premise plugins.
CRM Web API Using C#
A run through of the Web API using C# from CRM MVP Jason Lattimer
CRM 2011 – How to set an attribute label in Javascript
It’s possible to get the a field’s label using JavaScript
When to automatically change fields using Javascript
Some tips from Hosk about when to change fields using JavaScript.
All About Activity Entity Query Full Guidance in CRM 2011/2013 : Basic–Complex (ActivityPointer, ActivityParty) Queries in One Post
Indepth article on activity entity and SQL queries.
Video: 8 Great Techniques to Assure a Smooth Migration to Dynamics CRM 2015
8 tips delivered by a very happy sounding lady.
Get the Entity Type Code using JavaScript only (not using remote services)
Interesting but unsupported trick to get the entity type code
ExecuteMultiple & Workflow or Plugin Assemblies
Execute Multiple is useful if you plan to update lots of records but it does roll them all back if there is an error.
CRM 2013 – Understanding Auditing, Tips, Tricks and Gotchas
Microsoft unveils German data plan to tackle US internet spying
Microsoft Adds a new EU data centre.
Permissions Issues for CRM 2013/2015 Forms
form permissions
CRM 2013 – When using FetchXML is better than OData
FetchXML has useful functionality like distinct
Tip #517: Disabled user’s personal views
How to disable users personal views
NOTES FROM THE FIELD: WORKING WITH DYNAMICS CRM DIALOGS
Some advice about using Dialogs
Understanding Auditing in CRM 2013
Programming
Most developers have never seen a successful project
Great story of message flaky tests
Scrum is the new waterfall
other
Learn about Elon Musk
The Cook and the Chef: Musk’s Secret Sauce – Wait But Why
How Tesla Will Change The World – Wait But Why
Why Early Decisions Have the Greatest Impact and Why Growing too Much is a Bad Thing
Why you should read
Shane Snows reading list
5 Real-Life Salary Negotiations (And What You Can Learn From Them)
Previous top picks
Hosk’s Top CRM Articles of the week – 10th November
Useful Hosk Links
Hosk list Of CRM 2013 Tools
A list and review of CRM 2013 tools, this will probably work in CRM 2015 as well
Hosk’s CRM Developer Articles
A collection of my favourite CRM Developer articles I have written
MB2-703 – CRM 2013 Customization and Configuration Certification Information
All the CRM 2013 content to help you pass the exam
HoskWisdom – Hosk Developer Quotes
Words of Wisdom from the Hosk. I have written over 900 articles, surely I should have said a few memorable things
Filed under: CRM 2011, Hosk’s Top CRM articles of the week
