Modern commanding vs Ribbon Workbench tool

The difference between Ribbon Workbench and Modern Commanding in Microsoft Dynamics 365 lies in their functionality and user interface for customizing command bars in model-driven apps.

1. Ribbon Workbench: This is a tool available as a solution that you can import into Dynamics 365. It provides a graphical interface for developers to customize the ribbon (the earlier version of command bars) across Dynamics 365 apps. Ribbon Workbench allows for detailed adjustments to the ribbon, including adding, moving, and modifying buttons, as well as configuring rules for their visibility and behavior. It’s typically used for legacy customization and offers a very granular level of control.
2. Modern Commanding: This is a newer, more integrated approach to customizing command bars within Dynamics 365’s model-driven apps. Modern Commanding uses a more streamlined, user-friendly interface directly within the Power Apps maker portal. It simplifies the process of adding and configuring buttons using either low-code options like Power Fx or traditional coding with JavaScript. Modern Commanding is designed to be easier to use and more accessible for developers who may not require the deep customization capabilities of Ribbon Workbench.

In essence, Ribbon Workbench offers a more complex and detailed toolset for legacy customizations, while Modern Commanding provides a simpler, more modern approach for everyday customizations within the Dynamics 365 environment.
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