Salesforce DevOps for Architects

Salesforce DevOps for Architects

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

What you'll learn

Integrate DevOps practices into Salesforce project delivery
Communicate the value of DevOps to stakeholders effectively
Build a DevOps culture that enhances project success

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

17 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 17 modules in this course

This course equips Salesforce professionals with essential DevOps strategies to enhance project efficiency and scalability. You'll learn how to implement these practices effectively to support modern development.

The course focuses on helping you develop skills to optimize Salesforce workflows through automation and integrate DevOps practices into your development cycle. It also covers cultural transformation and tool integration to make your projects more efficient. Unlike other courses, this program combines in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on examples to help you build automated CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce environments. Ideal for experienced Salesforce architects and developers, this course is perfect for those looking to enhance their Salesforce project delivery through DevOps practices. A solid understanding of Salesforce development and metadata is recommended.

In this section, we explore the evolution of Salesforce deployment practices, examining early customization methods, sandbox and change set limitations, and the role of DevOps Center in modern development workflows.

What's included

2 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 2 minutes

Introduction - Course Overview Video1 minute
A Brief History of Deploying Salesforce Changes - Overview Video1 minute

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
Apex and Visualforce10 minutes
The Force.com IDE and Mavensmate10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Evolution of Salesforce Development Practices10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion: From Customization to DevOps10 minutes

In this section, we examine the role of culture, collaboration, and communication in DevOps success. Key concepts include team alignment, communication strategies, and driving adoption through shared goals.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore source control's role in DevOps, covering Git operations, branching strategies, and their impact on collaboration, traceability, and automation in Salesforce projects.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore testing strategies for Salesforce changes, including Apex testing, LWC testing, and flow testing to reduce Change Failure Rate and improve deployment quality.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore SFDX workflows with Git and VS Code, analyze change management through feature branches, and compare sandbox and scratch org usage for Salesforce DevOps.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine Salesforce package types-unmanaged, unlocked, and managed-focusing on their use cases, development, and deployment in DevOps workflows.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore CI/CD automation for Salesforce, covering tools to streamline workflows and improve deployment efficiency.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore ticketing systems for Salesforce changes, comparing JIRA, Asana, and Azure Work Items to enhance DevOps efficiency through transparency, accountability, and collaboration.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine the importance of backing up Salesforce data and metadata, focusing on secure, compliant, and scalable DevOps strategies to ensure business continuity and effective recovery.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Backing Up Data and Metadata - Overview Video1 minute

7 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
Backups Limit Disruption10 minutes
Backups Verify Releases10 minutes
Data Backups10 minutes
Incident and Disaster Recovery Planning10 minutes
Navigating GDPR and CCPA Regulations for Data Backups10 minutes
Options for Salesforce Backup10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Data Protection and Compliance Fundamentals10 minutes

In this section, we examine environment monitoring strategies, metadata change patterns, and data anomalies to ensure stability and reliability in Salesforce environments.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Monitoring for Changes - Overview Video1 minute

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
Monitoring Changes and Patterns in Salesforce Data10 minutes
Monitoring Metadata in Production10 minutes
A Note on Scratch Orgs10 minutes
Monitoring Data Anomalies10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Monitoring for System and Data Integrity10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion: Monitoring Change Versus Monitoring Health10 minutes

In this section, we explore data seeding techniques for development environments, focusing on generating realistic test data and implementing data masking for compliance and security.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine Gearset's DevOps capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses to evaluate its suitability for Salesforce development and deployment workflows.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Copado's role in Salesforce DevOps, focusing on version control, deployment, and integration with Salesforce objects. We evaluate its strengths and weaknesses to guide effective implementation.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine Flosum's deployment workflows, integration capabilities, and its strengths and weaknesses in the Salesforce DevOps ecosystem.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine AutoRABIT's platform, focusing on release management, data protection, and CI/CD pipelines.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoTotal 1 minute

AutoRABIT - Overview Video1 minute

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Introduction10 minutes
AutoRABIT Vault for Data Protection10 minutes
Understanding the Strengths of AutoRABIT10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

AutoRABIT Tools and Best Practices10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion: Balancing Automation, Governance, and Complexity10 minutes

In this section, we examine Salesforce DevOps tools, including commercial and opensource options, to optimize deployment and workflow efficiency in Salesforce projects.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we review Salesforce DevOps fundamentals, highlight common pitfalls, and outline best practices for efficient implementation and improved team collaboration.