Platform App Builder Intro

Salesforce Fundamentals Introduction

Multitenant Architecture Overview

• Multitenant - means you’re on a platform and sharing resources with other Salesforce customers.
  • Each “instance” or org is obviously separate.
  • Multitenant Architecture write-up
    • developer.salesforce.com has many other similar useful articles
• Salesforce encourages good coding practices to help developers avoid “bringing the system down” for everyone.

Introducing the MVC Design Pattern

• MVC stands for “Model, View, Controller” - it is a software development paradigm
  • Understanding the pattern will make you an effective app builder
  • Model: Salesforce Objects, Apex Classes
    • Heavy focus in this cert
  • View: Pages, Components
    • Medium focus in this cert
  • Controller: Standard, Custom (Apex)
    • Light focus in this cert

The Salesforce Schema

• Access via: Setup > Quick Find > “Schema” > Schema Builder

Helpful Practice Activity – Downloading Apps off the AppExchange

• Access from Setup homepage or visit AppExchange.salesforce.com

AppExchange Sample Exam Question #3 from Study Guide

• If the exam question mentions “limited in-house development resources,” the correct answer is likely to involve AppExchange

Helpful Practice Activity – Resetting Your Security Token

• Security token is used for data loader. It is an additional layer of security that Salesforce uses.
  • View from personal user screen (top right)
  • Reset from Settings > My Personal Info > Reset My Security Token