Description
- Salesforce Developer Overview
A Salesforce Developer builds and customizes applications on the Salesforce platform using both declarative (point‑and‑click) tools and programmatic code. At the basics level they design data models (Objects, Fields), create page layouts, and automate business logic with Flow and Process Builder. They write server‑side logic in Apex and client‑side behavior with Lightning Web Components (LWC) or Aura using JavaScript. Querying and manipulating data uses SOQL and SOSL, Salesforce’s query languages tailored to the platform. Developers manage users, security (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules), and data quality as part of solution design. For integrations they use REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, and middleware to connect Salesforce with external systems. Testing and deployment rely on unit tests, change sets, Salesforce DX, and CI/CD pipelines for repeatable releases. Advanced topics include asynchronous processing (Queueable, Batch Apex, Future methods), large data handling, and governor‑limit optimization. Developers use the Developer Console, VS Code with Salesforce extensions, and CLI tools for local development and source control. Performance tuning covers selective SOQL, indexing, and efficient sharing model design to avoid limits and latency. Security best practices include field‑level encryption, secure Apex coding, and careful use of CRUD/FLS checks. Architectural skills extend to multi‑org strategies, managed packages, and AppExchange app development for distribution. Career progression moves from Admin → Developer → Senior Developer → Technical Architect, often validated by Salesforce certifications and Trailhead achievements. Real‑world projects require business analysis, user experience design, and collaboration with admins, QA, and DevOps. Key soft skills are problem solving, communication, and the ability to translate business rules into scalable platform solutions. In short, a Salesforce Developer blends no‑code and pro‑code techniques to deliver secure, integrated, and maintainable CRM solutions across simple automations to enterprise‑grade architectures.
