Master Salesforce DevOps while exploring deployment, packages, Git workflows, and organizational monitoring using third-party tools such as Salesforce DX, GitHub, Jenkins, Gearset, and CopadoKey FeaturesLearn how to build a DevOps culture to mitigate project risks and boost return on investment (ROI)Delve into the principles of DevOps and how to apply them in Salesforce for maximum efficiencyExplore Salesforce DevOps tools, with examples and strategies for building a robust DevOps stackPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionRob Cowell is a Salesforce DevOps Advocate with extensive experience as a Salesforce Developer and Architect, guiding best practices for Salesforce DevOps. Lars Malmqvist, a 32x certified Salesforce CTA, has 15 years of experience building advanced Salesforce solutions and is the author of two books, Architecting AI Solutions on Salesforce and Salesforce Anti-Patterns.

As the Salesforce Platform evolves, architects face increasing demand for advanced solutions. This book serves as your definitive guide to mastering effective DevOps practices crucial for successful Salesforce projects.

Beginning with cultivating a DevOps mindset focused on collaboration and communication, it emphasizes governance, visibility, and accountability. You'll delve into tools and techniques, leveraging the robust capabilities of SFDX to craft your strategy efficiently.

This book stands out for its practical approach to Salesforce packaging and CI/CD stack creation, guiding you to build a seamless automated change delivery system with freely available software. It addresses critical operational concerns such as ticket management, backups, change monitoring, and data seeding.

In the final chapters, you'll discover third-party solutions to expedite your Salesforce DevOps journey, empowering you to deliver sophisticated and efficient projects. What you will learnGrasp the fundamentals of integrating a DevOps process into Salesforce project deliveryMaster the skill of communicating the benefits of Salesforce DevOps to stakeholdersRecognize the significance of fostering a DevOps culture and its impact on Salesforce projectsUnderstand the role of metrics in DevOps architecture within Salesforce environmentsGain insights into the components comprising a Salesforce DevOps toolchainDiscover strategies for maintaining a healthy Salesforce org with a variety of supporting DevOps toolsWho this book is forIf you are a Salesforce architect or senior developer looking to bring DevOps best practices to your projects, this book is for you.

To learn from this book, you should have a strong familiarity with Salesforce platform development both in code and low-code, understand concepts such as metadata, JSON, and XML, and feel at ease with command-line operations. Table of ContentsA Brief History of Deploying Salesforce ChangesDeveloping a DevOps CultureThe Value of Source ControlTesting Your ChangesDay-to-Day Delivery with SFDXExploring PackagingCI/CD AutomationTicketing SystemsBacking Up Data and MetadataMonitoring for ChangesData Seeding Your Development EnvironmentsSalesforce DevOps Tools – GearsetCopadoSalesforce DevOps Tools – FlosumAutoRABITOther Salesforce DevOps ToolsConclusion.