Salesforce Development and Architecture
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In Salesforce's development ecosystem, what distinguishes the declarative approach from the programmatic approach?

  • Declarative development uses point-and-click tools, while programmatic development involves writing code. (correct)
  • Declarative development focuses on data modeling, while programmatic handles user interface design.
  • Declarative development is exclusively for front-end development, while programmatic is for back-end.
  • Declarative development involves writing code, while programmatic uses point-and-click tools.

How does Salesforce's multi-tenancy architecture benefit its users?

  • It enables resource sharing among multiple customers, reducing costs and maintenance overhead. (correct)
  • It restricts customization options for each customer to maintain system stability.
  • It requires each customer to manage their own hardware and software updates.
  • It allows each customer to have a completely isolated and dedicated infrastructure.

What role does metadata play in Salesforce's architecture, and how does it impact customization?

  • Metadata defines the structure and configuration of the Salesforce org, enabling flexible customization. (correct)
  • Metadata is a record of user activity and has no impact on customization.
  • Metadata dictates the physical location of data storage, limiting customization options.
  • Metadata is only used for internal Salesforce processes and is not accessible for customization.

A developer needs to create a complex, custom user interface in Salesforce that interacts with external APIs and requires sophisticated error handling. Which development approach within Salesforce would be MOST suitable?

<p>Employing a programmatic approach, utilizing technologies like Lightning Web Components and Apex. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A seasoned Salesforce architect is tasked with designing a highly scalable and maintainable solution for a global enterprise with millions of users. They need to choose between different data modeling approaches, considering factors such as data volume, complexity of relationships, and reporting requirements. Which of the following strategies represents the MOST holistic and forward-thinking approach to data modeling in this scenario?

<p>Adopting a hybrid approach that balances denormalization for performance with normalization for data integrity, while carefully considering factors like skinny tables, indexing, and the use of external objects for archival data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Declarative Development

Developing using clicks, not code

Multi-Tenancy

Many customers using the same infrastructure

Data Modeling

The structure of data within Salesforce

Metadata-Driven Architecture

Customization using metadata definitions

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Salesforce Extensions

Enhancements to VS Code for Salesforce development

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Study Notes

  • Salesforce's development model includes both declarative and programmatic approaches.
  • Salesforce platform services are a key aspect of its functionality.
  • Multi-tenancy is a key feature, enabling multiple customers to share the same infrastructure.
  • The metadata-driven architecture allows for flexible customization options.
  • Data modeling defines how data is stored and related in Salesforce.
  • The Developer Console serves as a browser-based IDE for development tasks.
  • Visual Studio Code, enhanced with Salesforce Extensions, provides a robust development environment.
  • Salesforce Extensions augment VS Code with specialized tools for Salesforce development.

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Explore the core concepts of Salesforce development, including declarative and programmatic methods. Understand multi-tenancy, metadata-driven architecture, and data modeling. Learn about development tools like Developer Console and Salesforce Extensions for VS Code.

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