Asynchronous Integration
Question
You are training a new Dynamics 365 Finance developer.
You need to recommend where asynchronous integrations should be used instead of synchronous integrations.
For which scenario should you recommend asynchronous integration?
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/data-entities/integration-overviewSure, I'd be happy to provide a detailed explanation!
In Dynamics 365 Finance, synchronous integrations are those where the calling application waits for a response from the called application before proceeding, while asynchronous integrations are those where the calling application does not wait for a response from the called application before proceeding.
Based on the scenarios provided, here is my recommendation for which integrations should be asynchronous:
A. For tracking movement of inventory from scanners to the system, I would recommend using synchronous integrations. This is because it's important to have accurate, up-to-date information about inventory levels, and synchronous integrations will ensure that the system is immediately updated with inventory data as it is scanned.
B. For ensuring gift card balances are communicated back to the system from POS terminals in near real-time, I would also recommend using synchronous integrations. This is because near real-time communication requires quick and accurate responses to ensure that the system has the most up-to-date information about gift card balances.
C. For sending sales order data from an on-premises inventory management system to Dynamics 365 Finance every hour throughout the day, I would recommend using asynchronous integrations. This is because the sales order data is not needed immediately, and sending it asynchronously will help to avoid overwhelming the system with too many requests at once.
D. For workers accessing just-in-time inventory data from the field using a third-party SaaS application to ensure they have parts to complete a service, I would also recommend using asynchronous integrations. This is because the workers may be in areas with poor network connectivity, and asynchronous integrations will allow the application to continue working even if there are connection issues.
Overall, the recommendation for using synchronous or asynchronous integrations depends on the specific needs of the integration and the importance of having up-to-date information in real-time. In general, synchronous integrations are recommended when real-time information is needed, while asynchronous integrations are recommended when the information can be updated periodically or when connectivity issues may be a concern.
