Salesforce Platform for Custom App Development

Introduction:

In today's digital landscape, organizations seek to harness the power of custom applications to drive efficiency, improve user engagement, and enhance business processes. The Salesforce Platform offers a robust environment for developing, deploying, and managing custom applications tailored to unique business needs. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Salesforce Platform, enabling participants to leverage its features and tools for effective app development. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the skills to create custom applications that integrate seamlessly with Salesforce's suite of services.

Course Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the key components of the Salesforce Platform for app development.

• Gain hands-on experience in using Salesforce tools such as Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components.

• Learn best practices for designing and deploying custom applications on Salesforce.

• Explore integration options with external systems and APIs.

• Prepare for Salesforce certifications to advance their careers in cloud application development.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to the Salesforce Platform

• Overview of Salesforce and its ecosystem: Cloud services, CRM, and AppExchange.

• Understanding the Salesforce development lifecycle.

• Hands-on: Setting up a Salesforce Developer Account and exploring the Salesforce interface.

Module 2: Salesforce Data Model and Object Relationships

• Introduction to Salesforce objects: Standard vs. Custom objects.

• Understanding relationships: Lookups, Master-Detail, and Junction objects.

• Hands-on: Creating custom objects and establishing relationships in Salesforce.

Module 3: Declarative Development with Salesforce

• Exploring point-and-click tools: Process Builder, Flow, and Validation Rules.

• Best practices for building applications using declarative methods.

• Hands-on: Automating business processes using Process Builder and Flow.

Module 4: Introduction to Apex Programming

• Understanding Apex: Salesforce's proprietary programming language.

• Learning Apex syntax and data types.

• Hands-on: Writing simple Apex classes and triggers to extend functionality.

Module 5: Building User Interfaces with Visualforce and Lightning Components

• Introduction to Visualforce and Lightning Component Framework.

• Best practices for creating responsive user interfaces.

• Hands-on: Developing a custom Visualforce page and a Lightning component.

Module 6: Working with Salesforce APIs

• Overview of Salesforce APIs: REST, SOAP, and Bulk APIs.

• Understanding authentication methods and best practices.

• Hands-on: Integrating external applications with Salesforce using REST API.

Module 7: Custom App Development Lifecycle

• Best practices for planning and executing a custom app development project.

• Understanding the Salesforce App Exchange and deployment options.

• Hands-on: Planning a custom app development project, including defining requirements and creating a project timeline.

Module 8: Testing and Debugging in Salesforce

• Importance of testing in the development lifecycle.

• Tools and techniques for debugging Apex code and user interfaces.

• Hands-on: Writing and executing unit tests for Apex classes and triggers.

Module 9: Security and Access Control in Salesforce

• Understanding Salesforce security models: Profiles, Roles, and Permission Sets.

• Best practices for securing custom applications and data.

• Hands-on: Configuring user access controls for a custom application.

Module 10: Preparing for Salesforce Certification and Course Wrap-Up

• Overview of Salesforce certifications related to app development.

• Tips and resources for effective exam preparation.

• Final assessment: Participants will design and present a custom application solution based on real-world requirements.

• Q&A session to address participants’ queries and explore additional Salesforce resources.

Course Duration:

20 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning.

Target Audience:

Aspiring developers, Salesforce administrators, and IT professionals interested in building custom applications on the Salesforce Platform.