AL-Go requires app.json in project subfolder, but VS Code AL extension needs it in workspace root - how to resolve conflict?

[Christian-Schou]

I'm experiencing a conflict between AL-Go workflows and VS Code AL extension requirements regarding app.json file placement.

/repository-root/
├── al.code-workspace
├── app.json                    # Main app.json here
├── README.md
└── src/                        # AL source files
    ├── Codeunits/
    ├── Pages/
    ├── Tables/
    └── ...

My Problem

1. VS Code AL extension works when app.json is in repository root

• Download symbols works
• IntelliSense works
• Compilation works

2. AL-Go workflows fail when app.json is in repository root

• Workflows don't detect the project
• No build artifacts are created

3. When I move app.json to src folder

• AL-Go workflows work correctly
• VS Code AL extension fails (can't download symbols, no IntelliSense)

What I've tried

• Moving app.json between root and src folder
• Modifying al.code-workspace paths
• Running "Update AL-Go System Files" workflow
• Different folder structures

Is there a standard solution for this common scenario where developers want to use both AL-Go automation and local VS Code development? Am I doing it wrong, please help me undertand how the environment should be configured.

[aholstrup1]

For point number 3; It should be possible to make the VS Code Extension work when the code is under the src folder.

I see you already have a workspace file. What is it that doesn't work if you open up the workspace (./code repository-root/al.code-workspace) with the code under the src folder? That should be supported as far as I know.

Here are the docs on
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/developer/devenv-multiroot-workspaces
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/developer/devenv-work-workspace-projects-references

[Christian-Schou]

Hi @aholstrup1 👋

The issue was that my launch was in the root and not in the workspace. I have moved it to the src folder and now it works. Thank you for clarification 😃