I Need Coffee - Episode 194 - Weekly BC Review! (Dec 26, 2025)

1. Vibe Coding / AI-assisted development (central theme)
   - Heavy promotion of "vibe coding" with GitHub Copilot (and similar tools like Claude, Cursor)
   - Rapid creation of complex deliverables via prompts
   - Repeated call: "vibe code all the things" – adopt this workflow urgently as a competitive edge

2. Extremely fast document generation examples
   - 19-page design document / PRD created almost instantly from one customer call scenario
   - 16-page functional requirements document (incl. process flows, data mapping, wireframes) after 15-min call
   - Full AppSource app user guide first attempt = 520 pages → refined down to ~135 pages

3. GitHub Copilot bugs & limitations identified
   - Specific bug in AL language coding: fails repeatedly on certain tasks (verified; works in Claude/Cursor)
   - Output length limit frequently hit on large documents (>15–20 pages) → requires chunking / section-by-section prompting

4. Business Central v27 – serious 1099 preparation issues (critical warning)
   - Major problems printing 1099 forms (missing dollar amounts, unreliable functionality)
   - Strong recommendation: STAY ON VERSION 26 if possible
   - v27 users expected to face significant pain
   - LLMs give dangerously wrong advice (mix v26 and v27 behavior) → do NOT rely on AI for v27 1099 guidance

5. DevOps automation breakthrough (~75% automated)
   - Previously: 1–2 hours + 25-page manual guide to create new PTE/project in Azure DevOps
   - Now: Copilot-generated PowerShell + DevOps API automation → target <5 minutes
   - Goal: reduce errors to <5%, increase capacity from 1 PTE/day → 3+ PTEs/day per developer

6. AppSource app development & production surprises
   - Many issues only appear in production (not caught in dev/sandbox)
   - Hidden BC feature: list pages/subpages have built-in "Open in Excel" option
   - New app release stuck in AppSource pipeline over Christmas period

7. AI-powered wireframing of Business Central pages
   - Copilot generates usable page mockups (incl. custom fields) in <60 seconds
   - Now standard in all design documents instead of manual drawing

8. Team productivity & nearshore updates (El Salvador CoE)
   - Juniors (Joselyn, David, Franklin, etc.) highly productive very quickly
   - Franklin: zero BC knowledge (Nov 2024) → now building internal partner dashboard + full vibe-coded PTEs in one day
   - Partner dashboard: bulk upgrades, tenant management via BC Admin API

9. Other technical / business notes
   - Starlink satellite anomaly + Vantor imaging capture (impressive 12 cm resolution from 241 km)
   - Config package import performance: 72,000 rows very slow → workaround by splitting files
   - 13-year-old

 I Need Coffee - Episode 193 - Weekly BC Review! (Dec 19, 2025)

1. Personal & Travel Recap: Trip to El Salvador
   - 12th trip to El Salvador; primary purpose was attending the El Coyolar Christmas Festival with partner Tanya.
   - Packed heavily (120–130 lbs in suitcases); arrived Monday morning amid unusually high number of Americans at the airport.
   - Spotted a $3 million Ferrari F40 in downtown San Salvador.
   - Aeroman MRO facility expansion: New wide-body hangar under construction (company rumored to use Dynamics ERP in El Salvador).
   - Coincidental meetup with Wade Tatsuka (golf trip); breakfast chat and interest in his product.
   - Scenic drives, volcano views, visits to Alegria and a finca, obligatory pupusas multiple times.
   - Berlin, El Salvador decorated extensively for Christmas.

2. El Coyolar Christmas Festival – Major Success
   - 250–300 attendees (kids + adults); military-precision planning led by Fatima (“PMP” nickname).
   - Team prepped 250–300 snack/gift bags, drinks, popcorn, piñatas, prizes.
   - On-site: Tent setup, wristbands by age group, snack tickets, checklists, name registration.
   - Activities: Professional clown (highly entertaining), Santa, bouncy castle, trampoline, games, balloon animals, ice cream bars (galletas), piñata smashing.
   - Toys handed out to every child; huge community impact (“Disneyland in El Coyolar”).
   - Volunteers included recipients of the team’s English Academy scholarships.
   - Sponsors: Integrity Data, MTP Consulting Group, iSolutions, Mecorma — covered growing budget.
   - Second annual event; first time host attended in person — massive success with happy kids and community.

3. Team & Office Updates (ERP Center of Excellence, Berlin, El Salvador)
   - New furry team members: Mother cat now named “ERP” with three kittens (E, R, P); spoiled with imported U.S. pet beds.
   - Joselyn and David: Deep in new implementations (config packages, data migration, financial reports, GL setup); studying for MB-800 exam.
   - Ronald: Leading 1099 “war room” for BC27; expects most customers to delay upgrade to 27 until after 1099 season (stay on 26.5 through February).
   - Franklin: Beta testing internal partner dashboard; completed first vibe-coded PTE, starting second (full SOW-to-PTE process).
   - Fatima: PMP exam attempt cancelled (proctor didn’t speak Spanish); rescheduling soon. Leading new Dynamics Professionals of El Salvador user group — first meeting planned for January (first Dynamics user group in Latin America from Mexico to South America).

4. Hardware & Productivity Updates
   - MacBook Air M4 transition ongoing: Learning power-user customizations, adjusting to dongle life (USB-A → USB-C), blaming Brad for the switch.
   - New portable monitor discovery: 14-inch, ultra-light model — ideal for travel and dual-monitor setup.
   - Mechanical keyboard rabbit hole: Briefly mentioned going down it.

5. Extreme Vibe Coding Milestone
   - Completed an entire complex PTE project in **one day** (previously estimated 60–80 hours, reduced to ~12 hours).
   - Process:
     - 4-hour proof-of-concept prototype → validated with Tanya.
     - Created 45–52-page comprehensive PRD (vibe-coded with AI coaching):
       - Design, implementation details, permission set matrix, error handling philosophy/categories, transaction management, edge cases (discounts, negatives, zeros), user notification strategy, functional acceptance criteria (P1/P2), full testing checklist (functional, UI, permissions, error handling), test sign-off criteria.

 I Need Coffee - Episode 192 - Weekly BC Review! (Dec 5, 2025)

1. Personal Updates
   - Camera malfunctioned after a live stream but mysteriously started working again; bought a backup on eBay.
   - Visited old friend and first client Scott, who is dealing with dementia/Alzheimer's — highlighted the ironic paradox of modern technology (e.g., iPhones, remotes) becoming barriers for the elderly.

2. Vibe Coding & AI Productivity
   - Daily vibe coding is becoming natural; using AI (Copilot, agents) to draft user guides, fix bugs, and more — saving days of work.
   - Learned specifics for placing actions in Business Central (use "processing" area and "promoted" for correct placement).
   - First vibe-coded customer PTE delivered (in 1/4 the quoted time), but found a bug requiring thorough testing; led to rethinking developer roles (now include test data generation, user guides, checklists).
   - Created vibe-coded test data generator; submitted first PR with bug fix.
   - Discovered VS Code Speech extension for voice-to-text input to Copilot — enables "talking" to code (vibe coding by speech).
   - Positive outlook on AI: Treat it as a teammate for superpowers and growth, not job replacement; massive upside in productivity and innovation.

3. Business Central Version 27 (BC27)
   - Ongoing discoveries and preparations for 1099 form changes (potential chaos, especially with MEM); Ronald leading as "1099 guru."
   - Some partners delaying upgrades; recommendation to test early.

4. Team & Office Updates (ERP Center of Excellence, Berlin, El Salvador)
   - New "team members": A mother cat (Mrs. Kitty) and her kittens found in the office compound — being cared for.
   - Joselyn and David studying config packages and prepping for MB-800 certification (then Microsoft certified trainers).
   - Ronald handling 1099 war room and alpha testing partner dashboard.
   - Franklin developing partner dashboard with vibe coding and agile iterations.
   - Fatima's PMP application accepted; leading new "Dynamics Professionals of El Salvador" organization.
   - Upcoming El Coyolar Christmas Festival (next Friday): 250–300 attendees, toys, clown, bouncy castle, etc.; sponsored by Integrity Data, MTP Consulting Group, I Solutions, and Mecorma.

5. Hardware Switch: New MacBook Air M4
   - Bought on sale for $750 (Black Friday); major upgrade from Windows/ThinkPad due to intrusive ads/bugs.
   - Pros: Native apps (Office, RoboForm, SnagIt, Teams, Termius), excellent screen/webcam, seamless iPhone integration (iMessage, photos).
   - Minor issues solved: New Yubico Security Key C NFC; Nitro PDF license separate.
   - Only downside: Keyboard shortcuts (complex modifiers).
   - Verdict: Highly recommended so far.

6. Security & Tech Tips
   - Passkeys: Recommended (portable ones in dedicated password manager like RoboForm); tested on X accounts.
   - Code signing: Uses GlobalSign with Azure Key Vault HSM (manual but supports requirements).
   - Self-service Key Vault onboarding now available for AppSource apps (since BC26).

7. Cyber Security Updates
   - Ongoing npm supply chain attacks (1,200+ organizations affected).
   - Certificate validity shortening: Let's Encrypt to 45 days; GlobalSign SSL to 200 days; code signing max to 460 days (from March 2026) — major hassle.
   - Critical React vulnerability (CVSS 10.0): Actively exploited; potential impact on Business Central front-end (uses React)? Cloudflare outage related to mitigation.
   - Recommendation: HotcakeX Harden Windows Security tool (free on Microsoft Store) for safe Windows&

1. Thanksgiving Vibes
   - Happy post-Thanksgiving (yesterday in US); wearing a turkey hat with Santa legs; overate like everyone.

2. AL Vibe Coding Launch & Speedrun
   - Debuted new live stream: "AL Vibe Coding" (inspired by Andrej Karpathy quote); chill, Bob Ross-style with custom analog TV theme (AI-generated CRT for visuals).
   - Monday speedrun: Built full BC extension (real project) in 6 hours vs quoted 28 dev hours; added extras like auto-data gen, Excel export, logging.
   - Full speed ahead: Laundry list of topics; GitHub Copilot Workspace updates (e.g., auto-fixing errors, multi-file edits).

3. Tech Woes & Rants
   - Windows boot failure (black screen + cursor; 1-hour fix).
   - AI bloat: Rumor of AI/tables/formatting in Notepad → "game over for Windows."
   - Shy Hallude malware: Infected 500-800 npm packages via GitHub compromises; Node.js security "dumpster fire" (concerns for BC MCP servers).

4. Project Troubleshooting & Opportunities
   - 3 days debugging registration/license system error → vibe code overhaul needed (new dashboard, telemetry).
   - 1099 changes in BC27: Complete overhaul; Ronald becoming team expert via vibe-coded code analysis (26 vs 27 diffs).

5. Berlin, El Salvador Invasion & Team Updates
   - "Two blondes" (Tanya Henderson + Shannon Mullins, BC MVP) visited: Toured ERP Center of Excellence, met team; first official visitor.
   - Joselyn: Fighting config packages; vibe-coded bulk delete tool; starting MB800.
   - David: Config packages for new impls; SOD expert (hit limits on customer craziness); MB800.
   - Ronald: 1099 war room lead; helping Berlin English Academy grads with RSM trainee apps (English exams, resumes, typing).
   - Franklin: Vibe coding master; rapid partner dashboard progress (defer upgrades button).
   - Fatima: Submitted PMP application (50+ hours study); wrapping Elco Christmas Festival (Dec 13-14); applied for El Salvador DUG.

6. Berlin English Academy & Nearshore Wins
   - 4 grads applying to RSM US El Salvador trainee program (9-10 weeks, Sat sessions; exposure to depts like BC, cyber, IT).
   - EF EPI 2025: El Salvador #2 in Central America, #5 in Latin America for English proficiency; ideal nearshore (US time zones, USD, safe).

7. Q&A / Misc
   - Hyperpolyglot Von Smith: Speaks 24 languages fluently (learned via random encounters); brain scan shows unique activity; day job: carpet cleaner (amazing YouTube vid by Ali Richards).

TL;DR: Post-Thanksgiving turkey hat fun; launched AL Vibe Coding stream + 6-hour speedrun miracle; Windows/AI rants; npm malware scare; Berlin "invasion" by Tanya/Shannon; team vibe coding 1099s/configs; English Academy grads eyeing RSM; El Salvador English proficiency rising. Vibe code or bust!

1. Health & Weekend Recap
   - Lingering cold (week 3+), bad headaches from monitor glare → tried dark mode but Office apps break (toolbars/formatting/screenshots).
   - Car troubleshooting: Rear wiper/sprayer failed → Perplexity gave generic advice; 2017 forum post nailed it (window not fully up).
   - Rainy LA; played video game but anti-cheat required BIOS update/secure boot fixes (AMD firmware bug from 2021; 2-hour ordeal).
   - Linux gaming progress (Steam Machine on Arch); worked on AL Vibe Coding live stream idea (chill Bob Ross-style).

2. Vibe-Coding / AI Dev Updates
   - GitHub Copilot Workspace: Game-changer for AL dev? Creates full repos from prompts/PRDs; Steve tested a Support Plan app → 100% success but random errors persist.
   - Cursor innovations: Composer (multi-file gen), rules (enforce patterns); still better UX than Copilot but extension limits.
   - AI for SOWs: Tried feeding his style/blogs → "horrible" output (6th-grade level); can't use yet.
   - New live stream: "Steve's Stupid AL Vibe Coding Tricks" – random, chill sessions this weekend (no schedule).

3. Project Management Rants
   - SOWs are "kryptonite": 4+ hours each due to vague requirements (e.g., no customer # in imports); partners underestimate.
   - Cash receipts import: Excel can't change, multi-applies, hates payment journal UI/apply entries.
   - Real PM vs theory: Fatima passed PMP (congrats!); Steve: Study dumpster-fire projects (overselling, blame games) over PMBOK ideals.
   - GP customers: Spending $10k+ entrenching in outdated system they barely use.

4. BC/Admin & Outages
   - BC outage: Azure Front Door global DDoS (15 Tbps from 500k devices) → survived, but Front Door is ironic single-point failure.
   - Partner dashboard: Auto-defer upgrades; flag bad settings.

5. Cybersecurity Nightmares
   - CAPTCHA fatigue malware: Tricks users into running Win+R / Ctrl+V / Enter to install.
   - Black Hills pentest webcast: Go straight to Copilot for sensitive data exfil.
   - Fortinet CVEs: New kill-chain cluster → "dumpster" their appliances.
   - ZTNA/firewall configs, NAT routing, code-signing certs – impossible to expert everything.

6. Infrastructure Deep Dives
   - Azure geo-redundancy: Manual failover (West/East US); first manual SQL backup (.bacpac format – schema/metadata/data zipped; mind-blown).
   - Relies on infra he doesn't fully understand (iPhone, Linux servers).

7. El Salvador Team & Events
   - Joselyn: RDLC fights, config packages, MB800 study.
   - David: Report layouts, SOD limits (w/Tanya), MB800.
   - Ronald: Mastered McCorma/Continia; onto new journey.
   - Franklin: Partner dashboard (defer upgrades button).
   - Fatima: PMP passed; Elco Christmas Festival (Dec 13-14; Steve/Tanya attending); Dynamics User Group signup.
   - Conferences: Partner in Vibe (Jan 28-30, South Padre – Steve going); Directions NA (Apr 27-29, Orlando – submitted w/Brad); DynamicsCon (May 12-15, Vegas – 2 sessions submitted); Dynamics Minds (May, Slovenia).

8. Misc / Fun
   - Tech meme: What companies think we want (RGB overload) vs need (more USB ports).
   - BC certifications/training for team (and maybe Steve).

1. Audio/Tech Setup Woes
   - Scarlet Focusrite interface dials failing annually → open to sub-$1k alternatives.
   - Blue Origin rocket launch (full booster landing on ocean ship) impressed him.

2. Health & Weekend Recap
   - Lingering cold (week 2+) → limited productivity.
   - Cursor vs Copilot testing: Cursor better UX but can't use Microsoft extensions (licensing issues); sideload hacks break things like Cosmo Alpaca.
   - Watched delayed Brazil F1 race (chaotic) + movie "The Family Man" (loves it).

3. AI Integration & Mindset Shift
   - Using Perplexity 10x/day for everything (recipes to app settings).
   - AI-first routine: "Hey, could AI do this?" → reviewed a full AL project in Cursor, caught missing setup option & suggested fixes.
   - Dev question: When to abandon AI? Steve's cutoff ~1 hour if it's leading astray (avoid sunk cost); restart with new prompts/approach.

4. Support Tickets & BC Quirks
   - Integration error: Field length overflow after 1 year (255 chars limit hit); added truncation.
   - Cronus sales order won't post to "invoice only" (needs "ship & invoice" first) → bad error message; Perplexity failed to help.
   - Corrections from order-to-invoice don't recreate editable invoice copy.
   - Seeking US equivalent to SEPA direct debit (avoid relying on Europe-specific features).

5. Security & Phishing Rants
   - "Phishing-resistant MFA" buzz (e.g., passkeys, conditional access).
   - Partner got phished (distracted, entered creds) → "How? Really?"
   - Microsoft account locked popup confusion (too many logins); discovered .microsoft TLD (e.g., admin.cloud.microsoft).

6. External APIs & Vendor Nightmares
   - SAS API delays: Promised Sept feature → still missing in Nov; requires drilling into each transaction (thousands possible).
   - Wells Fargo supplier payment portal: "Horrible" – no pasting, repeated passwords, aneurysms-inducing UX → just print checks instead.

7. Tuesday Morning Catastrophe
   - Cat sat on Apple TV remote at 5:30 AM → blasted F1 Brazil race at full volume/brightness.

8. Conferences & Submissions
   - Submitted co-presenter session for DynamicsCon 2026 (Las Vegas, May 12-15).
   - Upcoming: Summit NA Road Shows (Dec 9 Houston, Dec 11 Fort Lauderdale); DynamicsCon Regionals 2026 (Jan Tampa, Mar Vancouver, Apr Denver).

9. Berlin, El Salvador Team Updates
   - Joselyn: RDLC reports, KB article on vendor refunds.
   - David: Custom reports/layouts, SOD mods.
   - Ronald: McCorma supercheck/overflow demo prep.
   - Franklin: Partner dashboard PRs.
   - Fatima: PMP exam prep (180 questions, 4 hours); Elco Christmas Festival planning (Dec 13-14, Steve/Tanya attending).
   - Starting Dynamics User Group in El Salvador.

10. Mechanical Keyboards Rabbit Hole
    - Ergonomics focus: Kinesis Advantage 360 ($400-600) for RSI prevention (floating hands, thumb keys) – used by Lex Fridman, but too pricey/funky.
    - Coffee-themed keycaps spotted.
    - OG typing: IBM Selectric typewriter (golf ball heads, correction ribbons, humming motor).

11. Q&A / Misc
    - Framework Laptop: Modular/repairable, $1,500-1,900 for mid-high specs → cool but he'll stick to used ThinkPads.
    - Heading to "important meetings with fancy people."

1. Still Sick (Week 2)
   - Persistent cold since Halloween → low energy, cancelled calls, mostly resting.

2. Vibe-Coding / AI-Agent-Assisted AL Development
   - Spent the previous weekend refining a full “Vibe Coding Benchmark” PRD for a hypothetical Support Plan / Contract Management app.
   - Now consistently hitting **99 % correct code** from a single prompt + detailed Markdown PRD + PowerPoint wireframes.
   - Tested **Cursor vs GitHub Copilot** head-to-head:
     - Code quality essentially identical.
     - Cursor wins on **UX, speed, and innovation** (rapid new features, smoother flow, no constant approval dialogs).
     - Copilot feels “dialogue-fatigued” and exposes too much plumbing.
   - Best practices he now recommends:
     - Write PRD in **Markdown** (VS Code) → Git from day one.
     - Use **PowerPoint** for quick wireframes (screenshots → docs folder).
     - Explicitly define **launch.json**, **app.json**, **number series**, and **setup pages** — agents have no intuition here.

3. Partner Dashboard (formerly Tenant Admin Dashboard)
   - Actively building an in-BC app to centrally manage all customer environments:
     - Auto-list prod environments, flag non-recommended update windows/next-version settings.
     - Will use BC Admin API to bulk-fix update windows, dates, etc.
   - Triggered by a painful incident: customer auto-scheduled to 27.0 instead of 26.5 → Tuesday morning chaos (PTEs uninstalled, users locked out).

4. BC Update & Admin Center Nightmares
   - New minimum 6-hour update window (can no longer do 2-hour windows).
   - Restore-point quirks: can’t always roll back to just before an upgrade if inside the window.
   - Email notification overload is untenable → partner dashboard is the solution.

5. Funny / Annoying Stuff
   - Windows File Explorer “Date” column is meaningless (random mix of created/modified) → caused PRD rollback disaster → another reason for Git.
   - Got asked to be a “subcontractor” who pretends to work for the customer (use their email, timesheets, etc.) → hard pass.
   - Competitor claiming they’ll migrate **30 years** of history → Steve: “Hand them the deal and grab popcorn.”
   - New Business Central icon announced at Directions EMEA → RIP to the guy with the old BC logo sculpted into his office ceiling.
   - “Set Applies-to ID” in cash receipt journal still applies the **full invoice amount** even when payment is smaller → change request submitted.
 
6. AI Agent Security / Shenanigans
   - Prompt-injection exploits now being embedded invisibly in websites (Oreos & baseball example).
   - Perplexity’s Comet agent shopping on Amazon → Amazon is suing them.

7. Events & Travel
   - Directions EMEA happening now (new icon + 2026 Wave 1 focus areas).
   - DynamicsCon 2026 (Las Vegas, May 12-15) session submissions just opened (closes Dec 31).


8. Berlin, El Salvador Team Updates
   - Joselyn (joined June 2024, zero accounting background) now deep in complex financial reports & RDLC.
   - David crushing report layouts & Simple Object Designer work.
   - Ronald becoming the **Western Hemisphere’s #1 McCorma Super Check + Overflow Remittance guru**; prepping big demo.
   - Franklin refining the partner dashboard (new beta released).
   - Fatima finishing PMP prep (50+ hours study + 100+ practice questions).

1. Personal / Life Updates
   - Persistent cold, late start, brewing coffee
   - Rotated 18-month-old generator gasoline (10 gallons)
   - Homemade “Zante bowls” (rice-beans-tofu bowls)
   - Replaced/filled tiki torches for Halloween party
   - Visited first ERP client/mentor (1996) who now has early Alzheimer’s

2. Hardware & Power-Saving Obsession
   - LA electricity prices insane (~33–55 ¢/kWh, bill up 63% in 4 yrs)
   - Switched 24/7 servers to Lenovo M910Q Tiny PCs
     - Ubuntu Server idle: 3.6–4.4 W (!)
     - Windows 11 idle: 9–10 W
   - Entire “data center” (3 servers + NAS) now <20 W

3. Linux Desktop vs Windows Reality Check
   - Tried Linux desktop again → quickly remembered why he doesn’t use it
   - Deep Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Excel, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, Snagit, etc.) simply doesn’t work well on Linux
   - “You should use Linux” crowd ignores the “you” part (Lamborghini SVJ vs family minivan analogy)

4. Open-Source Realities
   - Comic about endless unpaid feature requests = open-source life
   - Customer asked detailed security questions about 2012 closed-source GP ISV → ironic because open-source is now seen as higher risk by some auditors
   - Attended Directions webinar on BC open-source apps → cool but maintenance is a thankless job

5. Business & Project Updates
   - Building multiple custom file-import solutions (sales/purchase invoices, bank deposits, AR apply)
   - Customer on 15-year-old Dynamics GP10 waffling between upgrade vs BC
   - Teaching Franklin about proper Statements of Work, scope, exclusions, change management
   - Top practical PM practices he values: (1) crystal-clear scope, (2) budget tracking, (3) change management, (4) risk awareness (still figuring out how to formalize)

6. Microsoft Outages & Azure Front Door
   - Second major Azure Front Door global outage in a few weeks (90+ minutes for many BC tenants)
   - Front Door is marketed as high-availability but itself becomes single point of failure

7. AI & Development
   - Cursor released Composer v1 (very fast frontier coding model)
   - AI agent/MCP security nightmare is beginning (prompt injection, exfiltration, etc.)
   - OnePassword adding “agentic autofill” with human-in-the-loop (scary but at least trying)
   - Terminology chaos: agent vs persona vs MCP vs skill

8. Upcoming Conferences & Travel
   - Directions EMEA (Poland) next week
   - Partner in Vibe Conference – Jan 28-30, 2026, South Padre Island (Steve is going)
   - Directions NA – Apr 27-29, Orlando (call for speakers opens Nov 12)
   - DynamicsCon May 12-15, Las Vegas

9. El Salvador / Berlin Team Updates
   - Helping huge multinational GP customer whose entire IT is in El Salvador
   - Team bringing 500 ft Cat5e + rice cooker on next trip
   - Ronald finished 70-hour “Berlin English Academy – Call Center” program with certificates & Halloween party

10. Fun / Miscellaneous
    - Windows 11 tiny taskbar icons “feature”
    - Ridiculous BC admin job posting in Baton Rouge asking for one person to do 20 different senior roles
    - Mechanical keyboard rabbit hole → hot-swappable custom boards (drooling over retro ThinkPad-style board)
    - Family Halloween costumes & teenager’s party (Steve may be exiled from his own house)

1. Personal Updates
- Sharpened knives while watching BC launch videos (Tinfister tip); engaging.
- Storage comic: Floppy disks to 2TB micro SDs; consumer-grade unreliable.

2. Professional/Technical Updates
- AI/Engineering:
  - Dave Farley video: DORA 2025 report; use engineering practices for AI chaos.
  - Reading "Vibe Coding" by Kim/Yegge: AI coding success.
  - Windgate blog: Trust consultants to vibe code with principles.
- BC Projects:
  - AL file import PTE (~30hrs): Single-page upload; beats config packages/Power Automate; sellable.
  - McCormma overflow: 30 lines/check success; needs testing/demo.
  - Partner Dashboard: Progress despite DevOps rename issues.
  - BC v27: Learning features (page scripting, reports).
  - Bulk delete invoices: Use Edit in Excel.
- DevOps: Don’t rename Azure projects (breaks pipelines); Cosmo Apaca helps but rule-bound.
- AWS Outage: DNS error downed US East-1; exposed redundancy myths; smart beds failed (16GB/day telemetry, GitHub fix).
- Pi Hole: On Ubuntu (Lenovo ThinkCentre); GeoIP blocking; DNS config issues fixed.

3. Cybersecurity
- Reassess redundancy (Azure Front Door risks); Namecheap SSL renewal messy, good support.
- Avoid smart homes; loose IoT on VLANs.

4. Community/Events
- El Coyolar Festival: $2K funded (Summit NA); toys/snacks for 150+ kids; 2026 sponsors open.
- Events:
  - Partner in Vibe: Jan 28–30, 2026, South Padre Island (partnerin.io/vibe).
  - Directions NA: Apr 27–29, 2026, Orlando.
  - DynamicsCon: May 12–15, 2026, Las Vegas.
  - Dynamics Minds: May 25–27, 2026, Slovenia.
  - Summit NA Road Shows: Dec 9 & 11, 2025, Houston/Ft. Lauderdale.
- Vibe Sessions: Nearshore scaling, practice building, lawsuit avoidance, AI engineering.

5. Other Notes
- Keyboards: Filco Majestouch 3 Ninja + O-rings; Switch and Click YT; eyeing mechanicalkeyboards.com.
- Linux: Testing Ubuntu; considering Omari (Arch); critiques theme obsession.
- Video: Cort Guitars factory (Indonesia, 2M+ guitars/yr, 2,500 employees).
- Team: Joselyn (reports), David (SOD/SOW), Ronald (v27/McCormma), Franklin (dashboard), Fatima (PMP/festival).

6. Q&A/Closing
- Vibe code AI? Learn BC v27; prep for outages.
- Closing: Vibe code, break/learn, enjoy weekend.

Show Notes: Episode 185 - I Need Coffee (oct 17, 2025)

1. Personal Updates
- Woodworking: Built shelves/spice rack for El Salvador with pine and Festool Domino; will flat-pack and ship.
- Desk Cleanup: Rare cleaning, noted by daughter.
- Wi-Fi Angel: Bought humorous "Wi-Fi Angel" at Dollar Tree.

2. Professional/Technical Updates
- Business Central (BC):
  - BC v27 Issues: "Average days to pay" field obsoleted; no clear upgrade path from v26.5. Avoid upgrading without testing.
  - Number Series: Poor configurations (e.g., 5-digit limits) cause issues; recommends 7-8 digits, no ending number. Number Series Copilot ineffective.
  - PTE Challenges: Hard to find PTE due to poor naming; suggests AI for repo scanning.
  - BC Web API 2.0: Overnormalized API complicates image retrieval; custom API not viable.
  - Report Customization: 10,000-series reports use temp tables, needing PTEs for custom fields.
  - Invoice Cancel: AL procedure lacks payment checks, unlike UI; needs customer input.
  - Tenant Admin Dashboard: Franklin’s pull request hit DevOps issues; fixes needed.
  - BC v27 Features: Ronald’s curated feature doc for internal review.
- Project Management:
  - Saying No: Declined risky software project due to liability.
  - Fatima: Training for PMI PMP, leading calls, organizing festival.
  - Azure DevOps: Don’t rename projects (breaks VS Code/pipelines); migrate code instead.
  - Cosmo Apaca: Automates DevOps setup for small teams.
- AI/MCP:
  - BC Telemetry Buddy: Waldo’s VS Code extension queries BC telemetry via MCP.
  - BC Code Intelligence: Jeremy Visa’s 14-agent project for code optimization, security, upgrades. See Dynamics Corner Ep. 434.

3. Cybersecurity
- F5 Compromise: Hackers accessed systems for months, affecting 23,000 customers.
- Cisco Flaw: SNMP exploit deploys rootkits; replace devices.
- LastPass/Bitwarden Phishing: Fake alerts compromise systems; prefers OnePassword.
- Sonic Wall: Testing Cloud Secure Edge for secure VPN overlay.

4. Community/Events
- El Coyolar Festival: Team shopping for toys in San Salvador for 150+ kids.
- Events:
  - Summit NA: Oct 20–23, 2025, Orlando
  - BC Bash: Oct 21, 2025, Orlando
  - Directions AMIA: Nov 4–6, 2025, Poland
  - Summit NA Road Shows: Dec 9 & 11, 2025, Houston/Ft. Lauderdale
  - Partner in Vibe: Jan 28–30, 2026, South Padre Island
  - Directions NA: Apr 27–29, 2026, Orlando
  - DynamicsCon: May 12–15, 2026, Las Vegas
  - Dynamics Minds: May 25–27, 2026, Slovenia

5. Other Notes
- Manufactured Urgency: Criticized manipulative email urgency; sanitized requests.
- Dynamics GP 18.8: Upgraded ISV solutions.
- Starship 11: Praised SpaceX launch.
- Global Operations Center: Planning clocks/dashboard for El Salvador BC support.
- Team: Joselyn (reports), David (Simple Object Designer), Ronald (McCormma), Franklin (DevOps), Fatima (PMP/festival).

6. Q&A/Closing
- Focus: Learn number series, AI, MCPs.
- Closing: Encouraged learning and “MCP all the things.”