Apex Development 101: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

by Lalit Kumar

Are you ready to take your Salesforce development skills to the next level? "Apex Development 101" is a comprehensive guide that empowers developers to harness the full potential of the Apex programming language and build robust, scalable, and efficient applications on the Salesforce platform.

In this book, you'll embark on a journey through the intricacies of Apex, from the basics to advanced concepts, gaining expertise along the way. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to expand your skillset or a newcomer eager to dive into Apex, this book has something for everyone.

Key

In-Depth Explore the entire Apex language in detail, from fundamental syntax and data types to advanced object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, triggers, and exception handling. Each chapter provides clear explanations and real-world examples to reinforce learning.Best Practices and Design Learn best practices for writing clean, maintainable, and optimized Apex code. Discover design patterns that enable you to build scalable and extensible applications, solving complex problems efficiently.Apex Debugging and Master the art of debugging and using logging frameworks to troubleshoot issues effectively. Understand how to analyze debug logs and improve the efficiency of your code.Bulk Data Discover the power of Batch Apex for processing large data volumes without exceeding governor limits. Learn techniques for handling complex operations on records and optimizing DML operations.Integration and Platform Explore advanced Apex concepts, including integration with external systems using REST and SOAP APIs. Understand the use of Platform Events for real-time communication and synchronization.Apex Security and Delve into the intricacies of Apex security, role hierarchies, sharing rules, and Apex Managed Sharing to control data access and maintain data integrity.Custom Metadata Types and Dynamic Harness the flexibility of Custom Metadata Types and Dynamic Apex to build configurable and adaptable applications.Unit Testing and Continuous Learn the importance of unit testing and how to write comprehensive test classes to ensure code reliability. Discover how to set up continuous integration for automated testing.Performance Understand common performance bottlenecks and learn techniques to optimize Apex code for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.
Who This Book Is

"Apex Development 101" is designed for Salesforce developers at all levels of expertise. Beginners will find a solid foundation in Apex fundamentals, while experienced developers will benefit from advanced concepts, best practices, and design patterns to take their skills to the next level.

Embark on a transformative journey to becoming an Apex expert. Unlock the full potential of the Salesforce platform and build high-quality applications that meet the demands of modern businesses. With "Apex Development 101" as your guide, you'll become a proficient Apex developer equipped to tackle any Salesforce development challenge with confidence.

72 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2023

About the author

Lalit Kumar, also known as Samyak Lalit, has long been a blogger in Hindi and English languages. He writes on a variety of topics, including technology and disability. Lalit published his memoir, titled "Vitamin Zindagi", in May 2019. In the book he has very openly recalled his life with polio in India's capital New Delhi.

Vitamin Zindagi has received a lot of commendation and positive reviews. It is one of the most beautiful written account of how persons with disabilities struggle in Indian society and how, many of them, achieve success despite all odds.

Lalit is continuing writing on his blogs TechWelkin.com and WeCapable.com . He is well known for other projects like Dashamlav.com, KavitaKosh.org , GadyaKosh.org and Dashamlav YouTube channel. https://dashamlav.com/