Microsoft Dynamics AX "6" to improve developer experience

Microsoft announced yesterday the newest version of their ERP software solution, called Dynamics AX "6". Among the new features built on top of AX 2009 available also on MSDN, the version six improved the developer experience.

Says the press release:

"[...] A unique model-driven, layered architecture that accelerates software development, requiring less coding than building from scratch and easing maintenance and upgradability. [...] Pre-built interoperability with the Microsoft Application Platform, including Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 and Visual Studio 2010, and other Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010."

What this means in practice will need to wait for a couple of weeks, as the company is promising a CTP level preview version in Februrary, 2011.