{"product_id":"9781484200971","title":"Practical Salesforce.com Development Without Code: Customizing Salesforce on the Force.com Platform","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you facing a challenging Salesforce.com problem--say, relating to automation, configuration, formulation, or reporting--that you can't quite crack? Or maybe you are hoping to infuse some creativity into your solution design strategy to solve problems faster or make solutions more efficient? \u003ci\u003ePractical Salesforce.com Development Without Code\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to unlock the power of the Force.com platform to solve real business problems--and all without writing a line of code. Adhering to Salesforce.com's \"clicks, not code\" mantra, Salesforce.com expert Phil Weinmeister walks you through different business problems and identifies effective, creative--and proven--approaches to solutions using the platform's declarative framework. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are a Salesforce.com administrator, analyst, consultant, or developer, you can attest to the insatiable appetite of users for new functionality. Your clients expect solutions--and now. By adopting \u003ci\u003ePractical Salesforce.com Development Without Code\u003c\/i\u003e as your guide, you will learn how to deliver business solutions within Salesforce.com by combining analysis, creativity, and logic with some of its core elements, including validation rules, workflow rules, and formula fields. In addition, Weinmeister dissects and explains the most useful functions and features for developers, and shows you how to use them. Among other things, you will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild objects, fields, and relationships to establish a sensible data model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomate business processes by using workflow rules and flows (Visual Workflow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilize functions and develop formulas effectively for a variety of business needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop intricate approval processes to handle exception scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploy publisher actions to drive additional functionality from the Chatter feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage your data using Data Loader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBest of all, Weinmeister uses real-life business scenarios and visuals to keep you engaged and learning something new with every page you read. \u003ci\u003ePractical Salesforce.com Development Without Code\u003c\/i\u003e will help you absorb the principles behind dozens of creative and thoughtful ways to solve your business problems. Applying the lessons learned from this how-to guide will ultimately save you time and ensure that your clients or internal customers are well satisfied and productive.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop within Salesforce.com without the use of code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to deliver business solutions within Salesforce.com using various native elements, including validation rules, workflow rules, formula fields, and flows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective use of various Force.com features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho this book is for\u003cp\u003eThe target audience consists of those looking to solve business problems within Salesforce.com without using code. That includes analysts, administrators, and consultants. The book will also appeal to Salesforce.com developers looking to better understand the declarative side of SFDC development (using configuration, not code), as well as technical professionals who want or need to learn more about solving business needs\/problems within Salesforce.com (those who would generally understand configuration and\/or development, but are not familiar with the platform).\u003c\/p\u003eTable of Contents\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Salesforce.com Data Model: Objects, Fields, and Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormula Functions: Your Building Block in Salesforce.com Formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll About Formula Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomating Your Business with Salesforce.com Workflow Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnforcing Your Business Rules with Salesforce.com Validation Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding Effective Approval Processes for Your Business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Entitlements and Milestones to Drive Case Automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducing Advanced Automation with Visual Workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop Friendlier Solutions with Custom Settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamline Your Process with Publisher Actions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing Web-to-Lead Effectively and Creatively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomizing the Look and Feel of Salesforce.com for Your Users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful Features and Options for Building Reports in Salesforce.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying the Proper Security Model to Support Your Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging Your Salesforce.com Data with Data Loader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging Your Environments and Deploying Your Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext Steps in Your Path to Development Excellence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126593536240,"sku":"9781484200971","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484200971_p0.jpg?v=1763631856","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484200971","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}