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🚀 Salesforce Developer Introduction Guide & Learning Path
📌 Overview
This guide is designed for aspiring Salesforce Developers — whether
you're new to Salesforce or transitioning from another development
background. It covers the fundamentals of the platform, key skills, and a
step-by-step learning path to go from beginner to job-ready.
🧭 Who is a Salesforce Developer?
A Salesforce Developer builds and customizes applications on the
Salesforce Platform using tools like Apex, Lightning Web Components
(LWC), and Visualforce. They work with both declarative tools (like flows
and process builder) and programmatic solutions to deliver scalable CRM
solutions.
📚 Learning Path
1. 🔰 Getting Started
✅ What is Salesforce?
Learn the basics of CRM and Salesforce ecosystem.
🔗 Trailhead Modules:
o Salesforce Platform Basics
o CRM Basics
2. Admin Fundamentals (Optional but Useful)
Customize objects, fields, layouts, and automation tools.
🔗 Trailhead Modules:
o Admin Beginner
3. 💻 Development Basics
Languages to Know: Apex (Java-like), SOQL (Salesforce Object Query
Language), LWC (JavaScript-based)
Concepts:
o Apex Classes & Triggers
o Governor Limits
o Lightning Web Components (LWC)
o Debugging & Testing
🔗 Trailhead Modules:
o Apex Basics & Database
o LWC Basics
4. 🧪 Hands-On Projects
Build a basic custom app (e.g., a student management or leave
request app)
Practice writing triggers and test classes
Create Lightning components and integrate them into apps
5. 🧠 Certifications to Target
Salesforce Platform Developer I (PD1) – Core developer knowledge
Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) – Advanced concepts,
testing, integration
Optional: Administrator & JavaScript Developer I
6. ⚙️Tools & Best Practices
VS Code with Salesforce Extensions
Salesforce CLI
Scratch Orgs & Sandboxes
Git for version control
Use Trailhead, Apex Recipes, LWC Recipes GitHub repos
🧩 Resources
Salesforce Developer Site
Trailhead Learning Paths
LWC GitHub Repo
Apex Recipes Repo
📈 Growth Tips
Join the Salesforce Developer Community
Follow updates on Salesforce Developers Blog
Attend Salesforce events (e.g., Dreamforce, local meetups)
