Dynamics 365 CRM – Plugin Pipeline Explained: PreValidation, PreOperation, PostOperation Dynamics 365 CRM – Plugin Pipeline Explained: PreValidation, PreOperation, PostOperation When developing in Dynamics 365, sooner or later you will work with Plugins: key components that allow us to extend business logic beyond what low-code tools provide. But not all plugins are the same. Depending on the stage where they are registered in the execution pipeline (PreValidation, PreOperation, and PostOperation), the behavior can be very different. Choosing the right stage can make the difference between an elegant solution and a future maintenance problem. In this article, you will learn: The difference between PreValidation , PreOperation , and PostOperation . When to use each stage. How to leverage PreImage and PostImage . The best practices to keep your plugins clean, efficient, and reliable. What is a Plugin in Dynamics 365? A Plugin is C# code that run...