Job Role

Developer

Duration

In-Person: 5 Full Day(s)
Virtual: 5 Full Day(s) or 10 Half Day(s)

User Interface

Lightning Experience
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Overview

Who should take this course?


This class is designed for developers looking to write pro-code customizations for business logic and user interface (UI) layers using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components. Students will ideally have a solid understanding of core object-oriented programming concepts and experience building no-code solutions on the Salesforce Platform, although this is not required. This is also a great class for developers looking to earn their Salesforce Platform Developer I credential.

Please note: Students who plan on using their own computer for an in-person or virtual class are expected to follow the steps outlined in the following Computer Setup Guide.


When you complete this course, you will be able to:


  • Design custom pro-code solutions that effectively leverage no-code customizations.
  • Write basic Lightning Web Components and basic Visualforce markup and code to customize the UI.
  • Use Apex triggers and classes to write business logic customizations that use Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL), and Data Manipulation Language (DML).
  • Test Apex by using the built-in testing framework.
  • Explain how trigger code works in accordance with the Salesforce Order of Execution.
  • Understand key fundamentals of designing programs on a multi-tenant platform.
  • Use Visual Studio Code, the Salesforce Extension Pack, and Salesforce Command Line Interface (CLI) to learn about modern tools for developing on the Salesforce Platform.

Prework

Prepare for the course with this Trailmix.

Class Registration

Lessons and Topics

No-Code Automation

  • Create Formula Fields
  • Create Roll-Up Summary Fields
  • Understand Record Types and Dynamic Forms
  • Review Additional Automation Tools

 

Apex Coding

  • Define Apex
  • Identify Key Characteristics of Apex and Other Coding Languages
  • Examine the Role of Transactions and Governor Limits in Writing Apex
  • Build a Simple Apex
  • Discover sObjects, Primitive Data Types, and Basic Control Statements

 

Org Data Retrieval Using SOQL & SOSL

  • Define SOQL
  • Write a Basic SOQL Query
  • Process Query Results with Apex
  • Create a Query Dynamically at Run-Time
  • Define a Relationship Query
  • Query Parent-Child Relationships Using SOQL
  • Write Child-to-Parent and Parent-to-Child Relationship Queries
  • Define SOSL
  • Search Data Using SOSL

 

Org Data Manipulation Using DML

  • Define DML
  • Identify Different Methods for Invoking DML Operations
  • Use Apex to Invoke DML Operations and Handle DML Errors

 

Deployment

  • Define Deployment
  • Deploy Code Using Change Sets
  • Examine Managed, Unmanaged, and Unlocked Packages
  • Explore Salesforce DX
  • Discover the Salesforce DevOps Center

 

Apex Trigger Essentials

  • Define Apex Triggers
  • Review Apex Trigger Use Cases
  • Examine Trigger Definition Syntax
  • Use Trigger Context Variables

 

Apex Class Essentials

  • Define Apex Classes
  • Review Apex Class Use Cases
  • Identify Apex Class Data Access Capabilities

 

Order of Execution, Apex Transactions, & Platform Events

  • Define the Salesforce Order of Execution
  • Discover How Triggers May be Used and Impacted by the Order of Execution
  • Examine the Apex Transaction Lifecycle
  • Learn Static Attributes of Memory Lifecycles
  • Implement Error Logging Using Platform Events

 

Apex Testing

  • Define the Apex Testing Framework
  • Create Apex Test Data
  • Write and Run an Apex Test
  • Review Apex Testing Best Practices

 

Design Strategies for Efficient Apex Solutions

  • Identify Apex Code Writing Best Practices
  • Use Input Data Batches to Write Apex Triggers and Classes
  • Write Efficient Database Querying and DML Code

 

Apex Trigger Design Strategies

  • Define No-Code Solutions to Implement Complex Business Logic
  • Improve Pro-Code Solutions Using No-Code Functionality

 

Visualforce

  • Define Visualforce
  • Display Record Data in a Visualforce Page
  • Examine Custom Controllers and Controller Extensions
  • Explore List Controllers
  • Identify Fundamental Considerations for Visualforce Development

 

Lightning Components

  • Review the Lightning Component Framework
  • Create Custom Lightning Web Components
  • Retrieve and Display Record Data
  • Utilize Lightning Web Component Events
  • Perform a DML Operation
  • Surface Custom Lightning Web Components