How to Generate Dataverse Early-Bound Classes with PAC CLI ModelBuilder

As a Power Platform developer, I have always been a strong advocate for the use of early-bound classes in customization projects that targets Dataverse tables and actions. Early-bound classes not only increase code readability and maintainability, they also significantly reduce the risk of errors. I think that being proficient and fast in generating early-bound classes is a must-have skill for any developers who works with the platform.

Recently, the Microsoft Power Platform CLI ( PAC CLI) introduced the new modelbuilder command group that enables early bound classes generation directly from the CLI. Traditionally the generation of early-bound classes was primarily accomplished through a specialized tool called CrmSvcUtil. Yet, integrating these capabilities into a more versatile and widespread tool like PAC CLI is a logical step forward that will undoubtedly improve user adoption in the long run.