Writing + Scheduling Batch Jobs in Apex
Software developers have their hands full with complex processes that require extensive time and energy. Large volumes of repetitive, essential tasks can easily fill up your schedule, leaving less time for strategizing. Batch Apex is a game-changer for software development, allowing users to complete tedious tasks in batches. What Is a Batch Apex Job in […]
Salesforce Object Prefixes Cheat Sheet
In programming, objects appear in application programming interfaces (APIs) and URLs. Salesforce prefixes, or the first three characters of the objects, are a critical component of naming conventions for developers and administrators. The unique prefixes provide a way to access and manipulate a specific type of data. Following the same coding and related guidelines can […]
Did You Know Salesforce Vulnerabilities Are Your Responsibility?
Every Salesforce user is responsible for securing their own environment. This includes accounting for Salesforce vulnerabilities. Why It Matters: Salesforce is secure. However, the way we interact with orgs has the potential to introduce vulnerabilities. And if you rely on Salesforce to secure your org, you’re leaving yourself open to costly outages and data exposures. Here […]
6 Ways a Code Quality Tool Prevents Salesforce Security Risks
Continuous production of secure updates is a great way to combat data security threats—but only if you guarantee perfect code with a code quality tool. Why It Matters: Unstable updates and applications can misfire, damaging datasets and even exposing sensitive records. Using a code quality tool to maintain high-quality standards not only makes a better end-user experience, […]
6 Ways Static Code Analysis Supports Your DevSecOps Tools
Static code analysis is a critical aspect of a complete DevSecOps toolset because it helps teams draw even more benefits from their other automated tools. Why It Matters: Streamlining processes increases the ROI on every Salesforce DevOps project. Getting more from your tools makes your team members more productive and effective in their roles. Here are […]
A Complete Salesforce Admin Technical Skills List
If you’re a Salesforce developer, DevOps, or Release Manager, you know it’s imperative to find Salesforce Administrators with a robust technical skill set and expertise. Why? Salesforce Admins are the architects of efficiency, organizing, and optimizing implementations that underpin business growth. Salesforce Admins’ skills are about more than mastering technical intricacies—they’re about honing crucial soft […]
The Evolution of Our Salesforce Code Quality Monitoring Tools
CodeScan monitors a lot more than code quality these days. The value this automated tool brings to Salesforce DevOps teams continues to expand with each update. Why It Matters: Expanding automated monitoring capabilities means DevOps teams can further reduce manual processes to minimize errors and expedite reliable releases. Here are five ways Salesforce monitoring tools have […]
Enhanced AI-Driven Support Documentation
AI-driven support documentation makes it easier and faster for users to sort through extensive materials to find the answers they need and get back to work. Why It Matters: Every minute matters. If users spend unnecessarily large amounts of time on every project looking for answers to their questions, this snowballs into a massive waste of […]
How a Salesforce Code Scanner Solves Data Issues
An automated code review tool can be critical to maintaining healthy and accurate data within an organization’s Salesforce environment. Why It Matters: Inaccurate, outdated, or unreliable data negatively impacts business processes and team member productivity. Failing to maintain system data can have costly and damaging effects. Here are 9 ways an automated code review tool addresses […]
11 Essential Salesforce Test Cases
Salesforce remains a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, offering organizations access to varying client management tools. It helps businesses drive growth by providing functions like customer care and support, marketing and sales automation, and analytics and reporting. Businesses worldwide leverage the Salesforce platform to develop customized applications to help provide tailored solutions. One of […]