🚨 Still battling with endless Text := Text + Text chains in AL?

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🚨 Still battling with endless Text := Text + Text chains in AL?
You’re not just writing code — you’re writing technical debt. 😓

It’s time to upgrade your string-building game with:
✨ TextBuilder in AL ✨
Your shortcut to cleaner, faster, and more efficient string handling in Business Central.

💬 What is TextBuilder?
TextBuilder is a native AL data type that makes string construction simpler and more performant — especially in scenarios where you're building complex or repetitive text output.

🔍 When Should You Use It?
Perfect for:
♦Building XML/JSON payloads dynamically
♦Generating logs or multiline messages in loops
♦Creating templated outputs for reports, emails, or APIs

🚀 TextBuilder Essentials:

♦ Append() – Add inline text
♦ AppendLine() – Add text + newline
♦ ToText() – Get the final result
♦ Clear() – Reuse the builder without re-declaring

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💡 Why It Matters
✅ More readable code
✅ Better performance in loops
✅ Easier debugging and maintenance
✅ Cleaner logs and output formatting

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Don’t just write AL — write it smart.
Start using TextBuilder and experience the difference.
👀 Already using it? Share your best use case in the comments 👇