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Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint

By : Jakub Stefaniak
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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

Unraveling the mystery of packages

Imagine managed packages as locked treasure chests containing precious gems—your intellectual property (IP). These chests allow you to securely deliver your valuable creations to your customers while protecting the treasures within from prying eyes. In this section, we’ll explore the concept of packages, highlighting their role in delivering and safeguarding your applications on the AppExchange marketplace. I’ll also guide you through the evolution from first-generation (1GP) to second-generation (2GP) managed packages and explore the benefits of using the Developer Hub (Dev Hub) in managing 2GP packages.

Managed packages – safeguarding your IP

Managed packages act as a protective layer, ensuring that your IP remains safe and secure when delivering your Salesforce applications to your customers. They help you do the following:

  • Obscure your Apex code: Like hiding the key to a treasure chest, managed...