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Level 71: Become a Salesforce Developer:  Adam Daw and Meighan Brodkey review being a #SalesforceDeveloper from what it is the job, what it takes, how to get there, trainings, resources, and answering your questions.


What does a Salesforce Dev do?

How does one prepare to become a dev? Best option: Get a mentor

  • Certifications: Admin, App builder, Platform dev 1

    • How to learn how to start coding:

    • Remember that Salesforce is a declarative-first platform. 75-80% of the customization needed can be accomplished through declarative means.
    • Code is there to help bridge the gap between declarative solutions, or to simplify overly complex processes.
    • In 2020, LWC is leveraging HTML/CSS/JS - most standard web technology skills are transferable to the platform, and vice versa!
      • Learn JavaScript for Lightning Web Component Development!

        • Salesforce Classes:

        • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming using Apex on the Lightning Platform (ADX231)
        • Programmatic Development using Apex and Visualforce in Lightning Experience (DEX450)
        • RAD Women

          • Web courses:

          • Apex Academy: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Coding in Salesforce | Pluralsight by David Liu 
          • Apex Academy: Fundamental Salesforce Coding Techniques  by David Liu
          • Play by Play: Battle of the Salesforce IDEs by by Robert Watson and Don Robins

            • Websites

            • Women Code Heros - Cooking with Code
            • Getting Started
              • ...more
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