Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Companion Mastering the Essentials for Exam Success and Beyond

Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification, second edition is a comprehensive guide for budding and intermediate developers aiming to deepen their understanding of Salesforce. This book will start with the basics of Salesforce, shedding light on the limitations of its declarative platform and guiding readers on when to choose programmatic development or explore App Exchange solutions. The journey through the book will then delve into various configurations like data management and analytics, segueing into how to customize the application's appearance and functionality at an organizational level. Subsequent chapters will explore enterprise sandbox design patterns, process automation tools within Salesforce, and their appropriate applications. Finally, the book will tackle designing mobile-compatible applications and delve into Salesforce reporting.

This book's uniqueness lies in its focus on a niche yet crucial area of Salesforce, a domain where existing literature is sparse and formal training can be prohibitively expensive. By incorporating real-world examples, practical exercises, and multiple-choice questions, this guide will equip readers for the Platform App Builder certification, offering a comprehensive and efficient preparation tool.

This second edition of the book is especially timely, as it updates content to reflect the latest developments and features in Salesforce.

What You Will Learn

• Gain expertise in designing, constructing, and launching tailor-made applications utilizing the Force.com platform's declarative customization features
• Understand the Salesforce data model, field type (when to use which fields), and how and when to use an external object in Salesforce
• Be familiar with security and settings in Salesforce.
• Gain skills in creating data models, managing security, and automating business logic.
• Prepare for the Platform App Builder exam.
• Learn and understand the latest Salesforce interface, the Lightning Experience.

Chapter 1: Salesforce Platform Fundamentals.- Chapter 2: Underpinnings of Data Modeling.- Chapter 3: Platform Security.- Chapter 4: Customizing the User Interface.- Chapter 5: Improving and Enriching Data Quality.- Chapter 6: Automating Business Processes.- Chapter 7: Nuts and Bolts of Application Development.- Chapter 8: Power of Social Analytics.- Appendix A: Answers to Hands-on Exercises.

Rakesh Gupta is a seasoned Salesforce Solution Architect, known for his strategic expertise in developing and delivering Salesforce solutions across various industries, including Public Sector, Manufacturing, Accommodation and Food, and Financial Services. With over 14 years of experience in Salesforce development, consulting, and architecture, he has led successful implementations of complex, large-scale solutions. He is a 9-time Salesforce MVP and a member of the MVP Hall of Fame, recognized for his exceptional contributions to the Salesforce community.

Rakesh is also a well-known author, speaker, and coach, having written multiple books and over 300 articles on Salesforce Flow, CRM Analytics, Lightning Web Component, Apex, and automation best practices. As co-host of the popular Automation Hour webinar series, he shares practical insights and advanced techniques to help Salesforce users minimize code usage and maximize platform efficiency. He is passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals through Salesforce and has trained over 2,100 professionals globally.

Actively engaged in the Salesforce ecosystem, Rakesh leads the Mumbai Architect User Group in India and maintains the Automation Champion blog, a go-to resource for Salesforce automation.