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Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification Guide
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Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification Guide

by Jan Vandevelde, Gunther Roskams
May 2019
Intermediate to advanced
546 pages
12h 41m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

With the Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification Guide, you will gain the knowledge and preparation you need to earn your Salesforce Platform Developer I certification. This book covers all the essentials from Salesforce fundamentals to workflows, debugging strategies, and exam tips, enabling you to design, develop, and deploy Salesforce custom solutions with confidence.

What this Book will help me do

  • Master the Salesforce development lifecycle including user interfaces, data modeling, and automated logic.
  • Gain proficiency in Salesforce's declarative tools like Process Builder and Lightning Flows to create impactful solutions.
  • Learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming and practice building with Salesforce's Apex programming language.
  • Understand how to effectively deploy metadata and work with testing frameworks to ensure quality.
  • Prepare for the Salesforce DEV501 exam with detailed practice questions and mock tests to reinforce your understanding.

Author(s)

Jan Vandevelde and Gunther Roskams are seasoned Salesforce professionals and experienced developers. Jan brings a decade of expertise in the Salesforce ecosystem, focusing on architecting and delivering complex applications. Gunther, with a background in software engineering, excels in designing efficient Salesforce solutions tailored for business needs. Together, they aim to provide clear, actionable guidance for aspiring Salesforce developers.

Who is it for?

The Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification Guide is ideal for aspiring Salesforce professionals, including developers and technical analysts, aiming to excel in the Salesforce Developer I exam. No prior programming experience is required, as fundamentals are covered from scratch. If you want to develop and manage declarative and programmatic applications on the Salesforce Lightning platform, this guide is perfect for you.

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ISBN: 9781789802078