Salesforce Platform Enterprise Architecture: A must-read guide to help you architect and deliver packaged applications for enterprise needs, 4th Edition

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Deliver impressive enterprise-grade applications using the Salesforce Platform with the help of established architectural patterns and best developer practices.Key FeaturesUse the latest capabilities of the Salesforce Platform to code robust apps and web experiences, with an extended focus on Lightning Web ComponentsBranch out to Java, Node.js, and other languages with a new chapter exploring app development capabilities using Heroku and FunctionsExtend your application with access to external services following new coverage of OpenAPI enabled API servicesBook DescriptionSalesforce makes architecting enterprise grade applications easy and secure – but you'll need guidance to leverage its full capabilities and deliver top-notch products for your customers.This fourth edition brings practical guidance to the table, taking you on a journey through building and shipping enterprise-grade apps.This guide will teach you advanced application architectural design patterns such as separation of concerns, unit testing, and dependency injection. You'll also get to grips with Apex and fflib, create scalable services with Java, Node.js, and other languages using Salesforce Functions and Heroku, and find new ways to test Lightning UIs. These key topics, alongside a new chapter on exploring asynchronous processing features, are unique to this edition. You'll also benefit from an extensive case study based on how the Salesforce Platform delivers solutions.By the end of this Salesforce book, whether you are looking to publish the next amazing application on AppExchange or build packaged applications for your organization, you will be prepared with the latest innovations on the platform.What you will learnCreate and deploy packaged apps for your own business or for AppExchangeUnderstand Enterprise Application Architecture patternsCustomize the mobile and desktop user experience with Lightning Web ComponentsManage large data volumes with asynchronous processing and big data strategiesLearn how to go beyond the Apex language, and utilize Java and Node.js to scale your skills and code with Heroku and Salesforce FunctionsTest and optimize Salesforce Lightning UIsUse Connected Apps, External Services, and Objects along with AWS integration tools to access off platform code and data with your applicationWho this book is forIf you are a Salesforce developer who wants to unlock the true potential of the Salesforce platform and deliver complex, scalable applications within your company or for use in large enterprises you target through AppExchange, then you have come to the right place. You will need a solid foundation of Salesforce development to dive into this book – it is here to elevate your skills, not teach you the basics.Table of ContentsBuilding and Publishing Your ApplicationLeveraging Platform FeaturesApplication StorageApex Execution and Separation of ConcernsApplication Service LayerApplication Domain LayerApplication Selector LayerAdditional Languages, Compute, and Data ServicesBuilding User InterfacesUser Interfaces and the Lightning Component FrameworkProviding Integration and ExtensibilityAsynchronous Processing and Big Data VolumesUnit TestingSource Control and Continuous IntegrationIntegrating with External ServicesAdding AI with Einstein