Salesforce Devops

Comparing Salesforce Deployments: Validate Only vs. Unlocked Packages

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salesforce-unlocked-packages

Salesforce deployments are integral to managing and evolving your Salesforce environment. Two primary methods of deploying changes in Salesforce are “validate only” deployments and “unlocked package” deployments. Each approach has its strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them can significantly impact the efficiency, reliability, and maintainability of your Salesforce org. This is particularly true … Read more

A solid testing and staging strategy for Salesforce Marketing Cloud in the absence of a dedicated test marketing cloud environment

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SFMC Devops

In the Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) ecosystem, the absence of a dedicated testing environment poses unique challenges for organizations aiming to maintain a robust, agile, and error-free marketing operation. Implementing a solid testing and staging strategy becomes crucial to ensure that new features, campaigns, and updates are deployed efficiently and effectively, without adversely affecting the … Read more

Git and Salesforce: A Getting Started Guide for Development

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Git and Salesforce

Integrating Git with Salesforce is a powerful way to manage and version control your Salesforce development projects. Git allows teams to track changes, collaborate efficiently, and maintain a history of project evolution. This guide is designed for those new to version control, walking you through the process of setting up and using Git with Salesforce … Read more

Salesforce MDAPI Deployments Best Practices and Gotchas

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MDAPI Deployment

Salesforce Metadata API (MDAPI) based deployments are a critical aspect of Salesforce DevOps processes. Here’s a detailed analysis, including best practices, known challenges, and ways to improve these deployments: Best Practices for MDAPI Deployments Version Control Integration: Ensure that all metadata changes are tracked using a version control system like Git. This practice aids in … Read more

Salesforce Validate-Only and Quick Deployment using SFDX CLI

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Salesforce validate only deployment

Introduction In the Salesforce development cycle, there’s often a need to ensure that your changes won’t introduce any issues when deployed to a target org. Before committing to a full deployment, Salesforce allows you to do a ‘Validate-Only Deployment’. What is a Validate-Only Deployment? A validate-only deployment is where you send your changes to Salesforce, … Read more