The Governed Build Lifecycle for Business Central: What Happens Between AL Generation and Production

This white paper examines what Business Central partners and delivery teams should be able to prove between AL code generation and production deployment. As AI assisted development accelerates code creation, the paper argues that governance, testing, permissions, approvals, and traceable evidence become even more important. It outlines five practical requirements for a governed build process that can support faster delivery without sacrificing confidence, auditability, or accountability.