Chapter 3. Communicating with Microsoft CRM APIs

As a developer, you will spend a lot of time working with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM APIs because they provide the recommended access to the system data. The Microsoft Dynamics CRM APIs consist of a collection of Web services and assemblies that you can consume directly with your custom programming code or application.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 provides multiple ways for you to enhance its native functionality with your own unique code. This chapter will examine how you can communicate with the APIs. Subsequent chapters explore the integration options in further detail. We’ll cover the following topics in this chapter:

  • Overview of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 SDK

  • Accessing the APIs in Microsoft ...

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