AL Implementation Specialist¶


Agent ID	`al-developer`
Model	Claude Sonnet 4.5
Type	User-facing · Tactical
Invocation	`@AL Implementation Specialist`

Purpose¶

Tactical implementation specialist that executes and codes Business Central AL extensions. Creates files, runs builds, fixes bugs, and validates with tests. Follows established patterns — does not make architectural decisions.

When to use¶

Implementing features from an existing spec
Bug fixes and debugging
Code refactoring within established patterns
Building tables, pages, codeunits, reports
Running builds and tests
LOW complexity features (single phase, no integrations)

Key capabilities¶

Capability	Detail
Create / edit AL objects	Tables, pages, codeunits, reports, queries, enums
Extensions	TableExtension, PageExtension, EnumExtension
Events	Event subscribers and publishers
Build & test	`al_build`, `al_package`, `al_publish`, run tests
Skill loading	`skill-debug`, `skill-api`, `skill-copilot`, `skill-performance`, `skill-testing` on demand

Stopping rules¶

Condition	Action
Architectural decision needed	Delegate to `@al-architect`
Complex multi-phase TDD needed	Delegate to `@al-conductor`
Build fails 3+ times	Pause for user guidance

Handoffs¶

Destination	When
AL Architecture & Design Specialist	Strategic design decisions required
AL Development Conductor	Multi-phase TDD orchestration needed

Workflow position¶

al-spec.create (SPEC) → al-developer (IMPLEMENT)     # LOW complexity
al-conductor → al-developer (via subagent)             # MEDIUM/HIGH

Source: agents/al-developer.agent.md