Optimizing Salesforce DX with Automated Release Management
Salesforce DX is a great way for DevOps teams to take their development efforts to the next level. Salesforce’s clicks-not-code interface is great for many scenarios, but sometimes you need to dig a little deeper into the world of software development. Salesforce DX offers development tools to enable DevOps teams to deliver software updates and applications […]
Using a Security Scanner to Fill Salesforce’s Gaps
Ensuring Code Quality + Security Static code analysis is crucial to identifying weaknesses in source code and code quality. These gaps might lead to vulnerabilities in the application, which can compromise application quality and functionality once deployed. In addition to maintaining quality, adherence to coding guidelines and standards can be enhanced with static code analysis […]
Should Metadata Be Included in My Salesforce Data Backup?
We buy insurance because even though we try to be prepared, we can never truly account for everything. This is true for our cars and our health, but it is also true for our Salesforce data. And while there’s no such thing as data insurance, there are measures that can be taken to protect our […]
What Are the Different Salesforce Metadata Types?
We place a lot of focus on the code that goes into our DevOps projects. And while there’s very good reason to do so, it shouldn’t come at the expense of paying attention to other data types that make up our Salesforce environments. Exactly What is Salesforce Metadata? Salesforce metadata refers to the underlying configurations, […]
An Introduction to Salesforce Static Code Analysis
Salesforce static code analysis is an automated DevOps tool that provides real-time visibility into code health. Salesforce DevOps continues to grow in popularity, and this has led to some impressive innovations in tooling. Why It Matters: Here is what you need to know about Salesforce static code analysis: 1. What Is Static Code Analysis? It’s […]
Here’s Why You Need Salesforce Static Code Analysis Tools
The best mechanic isn’t going to be able to fix a car without a wrench. And the best developers aren’t going to be able to produce great applications and updates without adequate DevSecOps tools. But how do you know which tools will best suit your needs with the wide variety of available options? Break it […]
What to Look for in a Salesforce Code Scanner
Sourcing DevSecOps tools isn’t as easy as going down to the store and seeing what’s on sale. There are a lot of factors that need to be considered to ensure each tool fits your needs. The very first step to building out your automated DevSecOps toolset is to figure out which tools you need. A […]
Why You Need a Salesforce Data Recovery Plan
There’s a lot to keep in mind when planning out a new update or application. Who is the intended target user? What need are you trying to fulfill? How will you accomplish this? It’s important to focus on these issues and thoroughly plan your attack. However, this focus shouldn’t come at the expense of essential […]
Performing Quality Checks with Salesforce VS Code Plugins
We all know Salesforce gained popularity because of its “Clicks Not Code” interface. However, there are many programmers and DevOps teams that want to move beyond the limitations of no code/low code environments. Visual Studio Code is a source code editor that can be implemented within the Salesforce platform to enable traditional coding methods. This […]
Do I Really Need Static Code Analysis for Salesforce?
Sourcing new tools is often a multi-level decision within an organization. Value needs to be proven in more ways than one in order to get everyone to sign off on it. And the main question everyone will be asking is, “Do we really need static code analysis?” Static code analysis is an integral part of […]