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.
Salesforce DevOps for Architects
Salesforce DevOps for Architects
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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
- Application Deployment
- Test Automation
- CI/CD
- Release Management
- Salesforce Development
- Salesforce
- Automation
- Workflow Management
- Devops Tools
- Software Development Tools
- DevOps
- Culture Transformation
- Continuous Integration
- GitHub
- Git (Version Control System)
- Continuous Delivery
- Version Control
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Taught in English
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There are 17 modules in this course
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.
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2 videos3 readings1 assignment
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
In this section, we examine environment monitoring strategies, metadata change patterns, and data anomalies to ensure stability and reliability in Salesforce environments.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
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.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
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.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
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