Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Companion : Mastering the Essentials for Exam Success and Beyond / by Rakesh Gupta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gupta, Rakesh.

Series:

Certification Study Companion Series, 2731-877X

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Application software--Examinations--Study guides.

Salesforce.com (Firm).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Apress : Imprint: Apress, 2025.

Summary:

Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification, second edition is a comprehensive guide for budding and intermediate developers aiming to deepen their understanding of Salesforce. This book will kick off with the basics of Salesforce, shedding light on the limitations of its declarative platform and guiding readers on when to choose programmatic development or explore App Exchange solutions.The journey through the book will then delve into various configurations like data management and analytics, segueing into how to customize the application's appearance and functionality at an organizational level. Subsequent chapters will explore enterprise sandbox design patterns, process automation tools within Salesforce, and their appropriate applications. Finally, the book will tackle designing mobile-compatible applications and delve into Salesforce reporting. The uniqueness of this book lies in its focus on a niche yet crucial area of Salesforce, a domain where existing literature is sparse and formal training can be prohibitively expensive. By incorporating real-world examples, practical exercises, and multiple-choice questions, this guide aims to equip readers for the Platform App Builder certification, offering a comprehensive and efficient preparation tool. This second edition of the book is especially timely, as it updates content to reflect the latest developments and features in Salesforce. What You Will Learn Gain expertise in designing, constructing, and launching tailor-made applications utilizing the Force.com platform's declarative customization features Understand the Salesforce data model, field type (when to use which fields), and how and when to use an external object in SalesforceBe familiar with security and settings in Salesforce Gain skills in creating data models, managing security, and automating business logic. Prepare for the Platform App Builder exam Learn and understand latest Salesforce interface, the Lightning Experience.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Salesforce Platform Fundamentals

Chapter 2: Underpinnings of Data Modeling

Chapter 3: Platform Security

Chapter 4: Customizing the User Interface

Chapter 5: Improving and Enriching Data Quality

Chapter 6: Automating Business Processes

Chapter 7: Nuts and Bolts of Application Development

Chapter 8: Power of Social Analytics

Appendix A: Answers to Hands-on Exercises.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9798868812736

OCLC:

1506571551