Hands-On Low-Code Application Development with Salesforce
Hands-On Low-Code Application Development with Salesforce

Author: Enrico Murru

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-10-16

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 1800207573

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Explore a wide range of low-code tools in the Salesforce platform for building customized CRM applications without writing any code Key FeaturesCreate apps with a rich user experience without paying for costly developersLeverage Salesforce Lightning Platform’s declarative features to build professional-grade applicationsImprove productivity with business process automation using Workflow, Process Builder, and FlowBook Description Low-code platforms allow users to focus on business logic to create solutions without getting trapped in programming complexities. Thanks to its powerful features for designing, developing, and deploying apps without having to hand-code, Salesforce is at the forefront of the low-code development revolution. This book will guide you in building creative applications for solving your business problems using the declarative framework provided by Salesforce. You’ll start by learning how to design your business data model with custom objects, fields, formulas, and validation rules, all secured by the Salesforce security model. You’ll then explore tools such as Workflow, Process Builder, Lightning Flow, and Actions that will help you to automate your business processes with ease. This book also shows you how to use Lightning App Builder to build personalized UIs for your Salesforce applications, explains the value of creating community pages for your organization, and teaches you how to customize them with Experience Builder. Finally, you'll work with the sandbox model, deploy your solutions, and deliver an effective release management strategy. By the end of this Salesforce book, you’ll be ready to customize Salesforce CRM to meet your business requirements by creating unique solutions without writing a single line of code. What you will learnGet to grips with the fundamentals of data modeling to enhance data qualityDeliver dynamic configuration capabilities using custom settings and metadata typesSecure your data by implementing the Salesforce security modelCustomize Salesforce applications with Lightning App BuilderCreate impressive pages for your community using Experience BuilderUse Data Loader to import and export data without writing any codeEmbrace the Salesforce Ohana culture to share knowledge and learn from the global Salesforce communityWho this book is for If you are a citizen developer, business analyst, Salesforce administrator, or anyone interested in developing applications or solutions for business problems but lack technical knowledge, this book is for you. No prior programming experience is required.

Low-Code Application Development with Appian
Low-Code Application Development with Appian

Author: Stefan Helzle

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2022-04-29

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1800208278

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Go from no-code to low-code and translate your business requirements into full-fledged enterprise-ready applications Key Features Digitize and automate your business processes quickly using Appian's powerful low-code functionalities Understand enterprise data models and turn them into actionable Appian Records Use declarative code-style UI building to design intuitive UIs and reusable components in Appian Book Description This book is an exhaustive overview of how the Appian Low-Code BPM Suite enables tech-savvy professionals to rapidly automate business processes across their organization, integrating people, software bots, and data. This is crucial as 80% of all software development is expected to be carried out in low code by 2024. This practical guide helps you master business application development with Appian as a beginner low-code developer. You'll learn to automate business processes using Appian low-code, records, processes, and expressions quickly and on an enterprise scale. In a fictional development project, guided by step-by-step explanations of the concepts and practical examples, this book will empower you to transform complex business processes into software. At first, you'll learn the power of no-code with Appian Quick Apps to solve some of your most crucial business challenges. You'll then get to grips with the building blocks of an Appian, starting with no-code and advancing to low-code, eventually transforming complex business requirements into a working enterprise-ready application. By the end of this book, you'll be able to deploy Appian Quick Apps in minutes and successfully transform a complex business process into low-code process models, data, and UIs to deploy full-featured, enterprise-ready, process-driven, mobile-enabled apps. What you will learn Use Appian Quick Apps to solve the most urgent business challenges Leverage Appian's low-code functionalities to enable faster digital innovation in your organization Model business data, Appian records, and processes Perform UX discovery and UI building in Appian Connect to other systems with Appian Integrations and Web APIs Work with Appian expressions, data querying, and constants Who this book is for This book empowers software developers and tech-savvy business users with a new tool that'll help them increase efficiency by a huge margin and speed up the delivery of new features to meet the demands of business departments. Business users with a maker's attitude finally have the chance to develop their own business applications, as low-code drastically reduces the complexity of traditional software development. Prior experience with automation solutions and low-code programming is needed to help you get the most out of this book.

Democratizing No-Code Application Development with Bubble
Democratizing No-Code Application Development with Bubble

Author: Caio Calderari

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-04-30

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1804615749

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No coding skills? No problem. Tap into the potential of Bubble with this hands-on guide for swift business application creation and automation Key Features Learn how the Bubble Editor works to configure, test, and deploy business apps without coding Gain hands-on experience with Bubble by building a real-world application step-by-step Discover valuable tips and tricks for developing custom functionalities in the app to meet unique business needs Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIn an era marked by a growing demand for tech solutions and a shortage of skilled developers, companies grapple with hiring expenses. No-code tools offer a faster, more affordable software development alternative. Leading this no-code revolution is Bubble, enabling newcomers to construct impressive web applications in a matter of weeks if not days. Written by Caio Calderari, a seasoned no-code expert with 17 years of experience to offers practical advice for mastering no-code application development. You'll learn to plan your app with Bubble's visual builder features and UI components and implement frontend functionalities such as customizing layouts and creating responsive user interfaces. The book covers workflow automation, database management, security best practices, and backend functionality setup and advances to span the Bubble plugin ecosystem and API integration for third-party services to improve the app's functionality. Additionally, you'll explore app testing, debugging, performance monitoring, and maintenance. From launching with a custom domain to gathering user feedback for continuous improvement and optimization of performance and scalability, you’ll learn every aspect of Bubble's app development and deployment. By the end of this book, you'll know how to bring your digital ideas to life without writing code.What you will learn Master Bubble Essentials with the Bubble editor Understand UI components to create responsive layouts and customize design elements Explore workflows and logic features Discover database, data types, relationships, and security best practices Integrate Bubble with third-party services seamlessly Extend app functionality with plugins and APIs Discover effective strategies for testing and debugging Explore app governance with monitoring, maintenance, and updates Who this book is for This book is for aspiring no-code developers, citizen developers, startup founders, first-time entrepreneurs, and designers. Whether you want to learn how to build web applications in a step-by-step manner or without using code, this guide to building web applications with Bubble will help you leverage this no-code tool to build high-quality web applications or websites to serve your specific business objectives.

Rapid SaaS Application Development Using Salesforce
Rapid SaaS Application Development Using Salesforce

Author: Tameem Bahri

Publisher: BPB Publications

Published: 2023-12-27

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 9355519001

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Learn how to rapidly build and document scalable Salesforce applications KEY FEATURES ● Practice the Salesforce rapid application development lifecycle. ● Gain crucial application development skills and knowledge. ● Build a real-world Phonebook application to master the development cycle. DESCRIPTION This book is a practical guide for building secure, scalable, and performant SaaS applications on top of the Salesforce platform. Learn how to dissect a business problem and extract non-communicated requirements. Gain practical knowledge on designing and documenting a Salesforce application using the right mix of low-code development tools such as flows, validation rules, and formula fields and full-code using APEX, Lightning Components, and off-platform modules. Start with the fundamental concepts of the Salesforce platform and its SaaS application development capabilities. Learn key building blocks like objects, fields, and security models, explore powerful tools like App Builder and Flow Builder, and master the principles of the Salesforce app development lifecycle. The book will use real-life business scenarios to practically teach you foundational information and skills that you can use to develop enterprise-ready applications. You will gain critical knowledge and skills to put you on track for your journey toward the prestigious Salesforce Certified Technical Architect credentials. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Develop scalable, extendable, and performant Salesforce applications. ● Build a fully functional Phonebook application and experience the entire development cycle. ● Design and document a Salesforce application efficiently and effectively using standard artifacts. ● Test and release your Salesforce application. ● Build a lively feedback loop with your application’s end users. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for citizen developers, business analysts, SaaS application developers,salesforce developers and architects, and anyone interested in developing SaaS applications to solve enterprise business problems or to become Salesforce Certified Technical Architects. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to the Salesforce Platform 2. Deep Dive into Key Building Blocks and Tools 3. Develop a Sample Salesforce Application: PbP Phonebook 4. Learn the Salesforce Application Development Lifecycle 5. Understand the Supporting Tools and Artifacts 6. Create a Sample Application: Define and Refine the Requirements 7. Create a Sample Application: Solve and Build the Application - Part 1 8. Create a Sample Application: Solve and Build the Application - Part 2 9. Create a Sample Application: Test and Deploy 10. Tips and Tricks and the Way Forward

Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix
Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix

Author: Bryan Kenneweg

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2021-02-26

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1800200129

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Transform your app ideas into fully functional prototypes with the help of expert tips and best practices from Mendix partners Key FeaturesMeet the ever-increasing demand for software solution delivery without having to write any codeBuild high-availability, low-cost applications unlike those developed via a traditional software engineering approachExplore Mendix from product design through to delivery using real-world scenariosBook Description Low-code is a visual approach to application development. It enables developers of varying experience levels to create web and mobile apps using drag-and-drop components and model-driven logic through a graphic user interface. Mendix is among the fastest-growing platforms that enable low-code enthusiasts to put their software ideas into practice without having to write much code, and Building Low-Code Applications with Mendix will help you get up and running with the process using examples and practice projects. The book starts with an introduction to Mendix, along with the reasons for using this platform and its tools for creating your first app. As you progress, you'll explore Mendix Studio Pro, the visual environment that will help you learn Mendix app creation. Once you have your working app ready, you'll understand how to enhance it with custom business logic and rules. Next, you'll find out how to defend your app against bad data, troubleshoot and debug it, and finally, connect it with real-world business platforms. You'll build practical skills as the book is filled with examples, real-world scenarios, and explanations of the tools needed to help you build low-code apps successfully. By the end of this book, you'll have understood the concept of low-code development, learned how to use Mendix effectively, and developed a working app. What you will learnGain a clear understanding of what low-code development is and the factors driving its adoptionBecome familiar with the various features of Mendix for rapid application developmentDiscover concrete use cases of Studio ProBuild a fully functioning web application that meets your business requirementsGet to grips with Mendix fundamentals to prepare for the Mendix certification examUnderstand the key concepts of app development such as data management, APIs, troubleshooting, and debuggingWho this book is for This book is for tech-savvy business analysts and citizen developers who want to get started with Mendix for rapid mobile and web application development. The book is also helpful for seasoned developers looking to learn a new tool/platform and for anyone passionate about designing technical solutions without wanting to indulge in the complexities of writing code. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of object-oriented programming and the ability to translate technical solutions from business requirements.

Hands-On Salesforce Data Cloud
Hands-On Salesforce Data Cloud

Author: Joyce Kay Avila

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2024-08-09

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 1098147839

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Learn how to implement and manage a modern customer data platform (CDP) through the Salesforce Data Cloud platform. This practical book provides a comprehensive overview that shows architects, administrators, developers, data engineers, and marketers how to ingest, store, and manage real-time customer data. Author Joyce Kay Avila demonstrates how to use Salesforce's native connectors, canonical data model, and Einstein's built-in trust layer to accelerate your time to value. You'll learn how to leverage Salesforce's low-code/no-code functionality to expertly build a Data Cloud foundation that unlocks the power of structured and unstructured data. Use Data Cloud tools to build your own predictive models or leverage third-party machine learning platforms like Amazon SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, and Databricks. This book will help you: Develop a plan to execute a CDP project effectively and efficiently Connect Data Cloud to external data sources and build out a Customer 360 Data Model Leverage data sharing capabilities with Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, and Azure Use Salesforce Data Cloud capabilities for identity resolution and segmentation Create calculated, streaming, visualization, and predictive insights Use Data Graphs to power Salesforce Einstein capabilities Learn Data Cloud best practices for all phases of the development lifecycle

Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Guide
Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Guide

Author: Paul Goodey

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-11-13

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 1800208839

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Get up to speed with the essential concepts and techniques necessary to prepare for the Salesforce Platform App Builder certification exam Key FeaturesPrepare for the Salesforce Platform App Builder certification exam by exploring important concepts and expert tips and techniquesDesign the data model, user interface, business logic, and security for custom appsUnderstand the key milestones and considerations when managing an application lifecycleBook Description Do you want to be able to confidently design and build apps that support business processes within the Lightning Platform? Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Guide not only helps you to do this, but also prepares you for the certification exam. The book starts by describing the core capabilities of the Lightning Platform. You'll learn techniques for data modeling to design, build, and deploy apps without writing code and achieve rapid results with the declarative capabilities that the Lightning Platform provides. Next, you'll explore utilities for importing and exporting data and the features available in the Lightning Platform to restrict and extend access to objects, fields, and records. You'll also be able to customize the Salesforce Lightning Experience user interface (UI) and build functionality for custom buttons, links, and actions. Later, this certification study guide will take you through reporting and the social and mobile features of the Lightning Platform. Finally, you'll get to grips with Salesforce build environments and deployment options. By the end of this Salesforce book, you'll not only have learned how to build data models, enforce data security, and implement business logic and process automation, but also have gained the confidence to pass the Platform App Builder exam and achieve Salesforce certification. What you will learnExplore the core features of the Lightning PlatformDesign and build an appropriate data model for a given scenarioIdentify the Lightning Platform's features and capabilitiesCustomize the Salesforce Lightning Experience UIImplement business logic and process automationIdentify the capabilities of declarative customizationWho this book is for This book is for beginners and aspiring developers who want to learn how to build apps on the Salesforce Platform or pass the Salesforce Platform App Builder certification exam. Salesforce administrators and existing Salesforce Lightning Platform developers looking to learn more about the declarative, non-programmatic app building capabilities of the Salesforce Lightning Platform will also find this book useful.

Rapid Application Development with OutSystems
Rapid Application Development with OutSystems

Author: Ricardo Pereira

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2022-01-27

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1800201982

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Discover best practices to create simple, robust, and scalable software solutions quickly and securely, and focus on what's important - the business and the end customer Key FeaturesDiscover strategies and tips for low-code and no-code development with the help of useful examples in this full-color guideBuild enterprise-scale reactive web and mobile applicationsExplore the benefits of low-code developmentBook Description OutSystems is a software development platform that speeds up the build phase by abstracting code and making almost everything visual. This means replacing textual language with visual artifacts that avoid lexical errors and speed up code composition using accelerators and predefined templates. The book begins by walking you through the fundamentals of the technology, along with a general overview of end-to-end web and mobile software development. You'll learn how to configure your personal area in the cloud and use the OutSystems IDE to connect with it. The book then shows you how to build a web application based on the best architectural and developmental practices in the market, and takes the same approach for the mobile paradigm. As you advance, you'll find out how to develop the same application, and the great potential of reusing code from one paradigm in another and the symbiosis between them is showcased.The only application that'll differ from the application in the exercise is the one used in business process technology (BPT), with a focus on a common market use case. By the end of this OutSystems book, you'll be able to develop enterprise-level applications on the web and mobile, integrating them with third parties and other systems on the market. You'll also understand the concepts of performance, security, and software construction and be able to apply them effectively. What you will learnGet to grips with the OutSystems infrastructureDevelop reactive web and mobile applications in OutSystems using best practices in Service StudioDefine and design Architecture Canvas (3-Layer Canvas) for your applicationsIntegrate with external systems in OutSystemsEnhance applications with BPTManage and monitor your applications in the OutSystems infrastructureWho this book is for This book is for back-end developers, tech leaders, UX/UI developers, frontend developers, (in general, full-stack developers), tech companies, and enterprises looking to learn how to develop web and mobile software quickly and disruptively by leveraging OutSystems, one of the most low-code platforms in the market. An IT background is not mandatory; however, experience in SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and C# is required to get started with this book.

Salesforce Data Architecture and Management
Salesforce Data Architecture and Management

Author: Ahsan Zafar

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2021-07-30

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1801076901

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Learn everything you need to become a successful data architect on the Salesforce platform Key Features Adopt best practices relating to data governance and learn how to implement them Learn how to work with data in Salesforce while maintaining scalability and security of an instance Gain insights into managing large data volumes in Salesforce Book Description As Salesforce orgs mature over time, data management and integrations are becoming more challenging than ever. Salesforce Data Architecture and Management follows a hands-on approach to managing data and tracking the performance of your Salesforce org. You'll start by understanding the role and skills required to become a successful data architect. The book focuses on data modeling concepts, how to apply them in Salesforce, and how they relate to objects and fields in Salesforce. You'll learn the intricacies of managing data in Salesforce, starting from understanding why Salesforce has chosen to optimize for read rather than write operations. After developing a solid foundation, you'll explore examples and best practices for managing your data. You'll understand how to manage your master data and discover what the Golden Record is and why it is important for organizations. Next, you'll learn how to align your MDM and CRM strategy with a discussion on Salesforce's Customer 360 and its key components. You'll also cover data governance, its multiple facets, and how GDPR compliance can be achieved with Salesforce. Finally, you'll discover Large Data Volumes (LDVs) and best practices for migrating data using APIs. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with data management, data backup, storage, and archiving in Salesforce. What you will learn Understand the Salesforce data architecture Explore various data backup and archival strategies Understand how the Salesforce platform is designed and how it is different from other relational databases Uncover tools that can help in data management that minimize data trust issues in your Salesforce org Focus on the Salesforce Customer 360 platform, its key components, and how it can help organizations in connecting with customers Discover how Salesforce can be used for GDPR compliance Measure and monitor the performance of your Salesforce org Who this book is for This book is for aspiring architects, Salesforce admins, and developers. You will also find the book useful if you're preparing for the Salesforce Data Architecture and Management exam. A basic understanding of Salesforce is assumed.

Salesforce for Beginners
Salesforce for Beginners

Author: Sharif Shaalan

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2022-10-31

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13: 1803231327

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Learn how to leverage the Salesforce platform for sales, service, marketing, and automating business activities from a 360-degree perspective. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format. Key Features Automate business processes with Salesforce Flow, the new replacement for workflow rules and process builders on the Salesforce platform Discover key data integrity and security concepts with new, specially dedicated chapters Take your first steps in basic testing and debugging as a Salesforce professional Book Description The second edition of Salesforce for Beginners provides you with a holistic introduction to the Salesforce platform. Whether you need help with the lead generation process, Salesforce user management and data security, or automating tasks with Salesforce Flow, this book is for you. Throughout this new edition you will find real-world business use cases to demonstrate concepts, screenshots of the latest UI displayed for screen navigation, and exercises at the end of every chapter to test your newfound knowledge. Working with the world's leading CRM software, you will learn how to create activities, manage leads, develop your prospects and sales pipeline using opportunities and accounts, and understand how you can enhance marketing activities using campaigns. You will be able to take your administration skills to the next level as you approach real-world user management topics such as ownership skew. You will learn about data security on the Salesforce platform, with an introduction to the role hierarchy, system and user permissions, and much more. In this new edition you'll get to explore the popular automation tool Salesforce Flow. You'll learn about the different flow types to employ, how to construct your first flow, and how to extensively test your flow. This will allow you to come away from reading this book with a real, functional flow for your business processes. What you will learn Explore business development with leads, accounts and contacts in Salesforce Find out how stages and sales processes help you manage your opportunity pipeline Achieve marketing goals using Salesforce campaigns Perform business analysis using reports and dashboards Practice automating business processes with Salesforce Flow Gain a high-level overview of the items in the administration section Grasp the different aspects needed to build an effective Salesforce security model Who this book is for If you are new to Salesforce and want to learn it from scratch, an administrator looking to build your Salesforce skills, or a student looking to start a career in Salesforce, this book is for you. No prior knowledge of the Salesforce is required to get started with this book