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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

Security requirements

When you set off on the exciting journey as a part of the AppExchange Partner Program, there’s an essential road map that you must follow—the security requirements. These obligations are not just for all AppExchange Partners and their applications but also are tailored for those applications that are closely associated with certain technologies or industry-specific uses.

Each time you make or modify an AppExchange listing, it’s like signing a virtual pact that you’ve complied with these requirements. Although this document attempts to be comprehensive, it doesn’t cover every possible security scenario. Hence, Partners are always urged to adhere to the industry security norms applicable to them.

Before your solution graces the AppExchange marketplace, there’s a checklist to tick off. It comprises the following items:

  1. Designate a security expert: Security is not an afterthought but an integral...