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  "name": "Business Central versions",
  "url": "https://jonas-paprotka.de/ref/versions/",
  "author": "Jonas Paprotka",
  "license": "Content © 2026 Jonas Paprotka. Quote freely with attribution and a link.",
  "subject": "Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central",
  "checked": "2026-09-20",
  "emptyMeans": "Microsoft has not published this value, or it is not in the artifact feed.",
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    "runtime": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/developer/devenv-choosing-runtime",
    "whatsNew": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/whatsnew/overview",
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      "note": ""
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      "note": ""
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