dataverse-plugins

You register Dataverse plugins by configuring steps for execution pipeline stages like PreValidation, PreOperation, or PostOperation using the Plugin Registration Tool or pac CLI to handle Create, Update, and Delete events.

PreImage and PostImage entity images in Dataverse plugins capture entity state before and after an operation. Using these images minimizes extra data retrievals and optimizes plugin performance by providing necessary context directly within the execution pipeline.

Error handling and tracing in a C# Dataverse plugin involve implementing the IPlugin interface with robust logging using the tracing service. Defensive programming practices ensure validation failures and execution errors are captured without crashing the server.

Yes, you can deploy Dataverse plugins using pac CLI as an alternative to the Plugin Registration Tool. Both tools support step configuration and image registration for server-side plugin deployment in Power Platform projects.

Common Dataverse plugin development patterns include auto-numbering, cascading updates, and robust validation. These patterns rely on defensive programming and proper execution pipeline stage selection to ensure safe server-side logic execution.

Use the PreValidation stage for early validation before database transactions, and PostOperation for actions modifying related data after the core operation. Selecting the correct execution pipeline stage ensures safe execution and optimal performance.