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Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint

By : Jakub Stefaniak
Book Image

Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint

By: Jakub Stefaniak

Overview of this book

Are you ready to turn your million-dollar ideas into reality? Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint is your ultimate guide to becoming a successful ISV partner and publishing your Salesforce applications on the AppExchange. This book covers every facet of the application development process, from the initial partnership establishment to smoothly preparing for security review and managing app releases. Packed with real-world examples, case studies, and detailed guides, it’ll help you master AppExchange development. Throughout this experience, you’ll discover how to create customer-centric applications that seamlessly integrate with external systems, ensuring a frictionless user experience. You’ll also navigate the intricate process of preparing for security reviews and managing app releases. In addition, you’ll delve into the critical realm of business strategy, addressing essential elements such as maximizing profitability, achieving operational excellence, leveraging analytics to make data-driven decisions, and effectively handling technical debt to maintain your app's robustness and scalability. By the end of this journey, you’ll possess a deep understanding of AppExchange development from both technical and business standpoints, making you well-prepared to excel in the Salesforce ecosystem. Let's embark on this exciting path together!
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1:Setting the Stage
5
Part 2:Building Blocks
9
Part 3:Delivering Value
13
Part 4:Scaling for Success

Evaluating the suitability of the Salesforce Platform for your application idea

Is the Salesforce platform the ideal lair for your application idea? After all, even superheroes need the perfect base of operations to suit their powers.

Salesforce is a powerful platform, brimming with tools and features for constructing and deploying custom applications. However, not all solution ideas may find their perfect sidekick within Salesforce. Suit up and consider these factors when evaluating if Salesforce is the right choice for you:

  • Application requirements: Consider the specific powers of your application, such as functionality, scalability, and integration needs. Assess if Salesforce’s arsenal of tools and features can meet these requirements or if you need to seek aid from a different platform or technology.
  • User experience (UX): Determine if the Salesforce platform can deliver the UX your application needs to save the day. Salesforce offers a multitude of tools for...