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I Need Coffee - Episode 192 - Weekly BC Review!

from Steve Endow's Business Central Podcast · host Steve Endow

 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&

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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 b...

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