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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

Blending Flow and Apex

Ah, the eternal question: Apex or Flow? It’s like choosing between a trusty hammer and a versatile Swiss Army knife. In the previous section, we ventured into the world of Apex, witnessing its raw power in enabling customizable Salesforce applications through DI patterns, interfaces, virtual base classes, and custom metadata. Apex, like a mighty hammer, provides a robust solution for crafting tailored applications but requires a certain level of programming expertise to wield its power effectively.

Now, let’s talk about Flow, the Swiss Army knife of Salesforce customizations. Flow offers an easier way for end customers to customize business processes without having to master the art of Apex code. It’s like switching from a hammer to a versatile tool that has a little bit of everything.

You know the old saying: “If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”? Well, that’s true in the world...