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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

Technical architecture

Embarking on the journey of building an application in collaboration with Salesforce can feel a bit like standing at the crossroads of a grand metropolis. You have two main avenues to start from, each leading to a unique type of application.

The first avenue leads to native apps, which are primarily built within the Salesforce ecosystem and do not integrate with external systems. The second is the route to composite apps, which are designed to integrate seamlessly with other systems beyond Salesforce.

These avenues are distinguished by the amount of Salesforce technology employed in the construction of the application. However, it’s worth noting that these paths aren’t strictly linear. Sometimes, partners find themselves transitioning from native to composite applications and vice versa, showing that these avenues may intersect and cross over time.

Just as a city’s architecture can give it a unique flavor, the choice of application...