Mastering Salesforce DevOps & Release Engineering
At SimplQlik, we don't just teach Salesforce DevOps; we empower you to become a master of efficient, reliable, and scalable Salesforce deployments. Our comprehensive training programs are meticulously crafted to transform your team's approach to Salesforce development and release management.
What You'll Uncover in Our Training:
Module 1: Introduction to DevOps in Salesforce
- What is DevOps and why it matters in Salesforce.
- Key DevOps challenges in the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Overview of Salesforce development models (org-based vs source-driven).
- DevOps principles adapted to Salesforce.
Module 2: Salesforce Development Lifecycle
- Overview of development environments: Sandboxes, Scratch Orgs, Dev Hubs.
- Source-driven development using Salesforce DX.
- Metadata API vs Source Format.
Module 3: Version Control Systems (VCS)
- Git basics: branches, merges, commits, pull requests.
- Git branching strategies for Salesforce (Git Flow, Trunk-based).
- Managing metadata in Git repositories.
- Conflict resolution strategies.
Module 4: Salesforce DX and CLI
- Installing and configuring Salesforce CLI.
- SFDX project structure and commands.
- Working with Scratch Orgs.
- Org shape and Org snapshots.
CI/CD & Advanced Practices:
Module 5: CI/CD Tools and Pipelines
- Introduction to CI/CD in Salesforce.
- Popular tools: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket Pipelines.
- Creating CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce.
- Automated deployments using CLI.
Module 6: Code Quality and Static Code Analysis
- Importance of code quality and security.
- Introduction to PMD for Apex:
- Installation and setup.
- Running PMD on Apex code.
- Custom rule sets and best practices.
- Other tools: SonarQube, ESLint (for LWC), CodeScan.
- Code coverage, cyclomatic complexity, and technical debt.
Module 7: Security Best Practices
- Common vulnerabilities in Release Process.
- Secure DevOps Practices.
- Static code security analysis using tools (Salesforce Scanner, PMD, EsLint).
- Integration of security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
Module 8: Change and Release Management
- Change sets vs metadata deployment vs unlocked packages.
- Use of tools like Gearset, Copado.
- Managing deployment plans and org comparisons.
- Rollback strategies and risk mitigation.
- Change approval process.
Ready to elevate your Salesforce team's capabilities? Our training is designed to be practical, engaging, and directly applicable to real-world Salesforce projects.