Force.Com Developer Certification Handbook (DEV401) - Second Edition

A handy guide that covers the most essential topics for Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification in an easytounderstand format

• Get to grips with the fundamentals of Force.com to pass the certification exam with flying colors
• Create Force.com applications, automate business processes, and manage data operations to be a successful Salesforce.com Certified Force.com app builder
• A stepbystep guide that covers the most essential topics for the Platform App Builder Certification in an easytounderstand format

Salesforce beginners who need to prepare for the Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification exam will benefit from this book. This book is ideal for developers and admins who are new to Salesforce CRM and the Force.com platform. It is recommended that users have some basic programming knowledge and are familiar with salesforce. By the end of the book, you will be ready to appear for the exam and develop various applications on the cloud platform.

• Learn the basics of the force.com cloud platform
• Learn to build objects that align with your business
• Understand the process of building an application on force.com platform
• Kickstart your certification journey in basic easytofollow guide
• Focus on important topics that help you accomplish your certification goals
• Learn to secure your application with the Salesforce security model
• Manipulate and process large amount of data using the data tools
• Prepare for the exam with sample mock questions

The Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder exam is for individuals who want to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in designing, building, and implementing custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of Force.com.

This book will build a strong foundation in Force.com to prepare you for the platform app builder certification exam. It will guide you through designing the interface while introducing the Lightning Process Builder. Next, we will implement business logic using various point and click features of Force.com. We will learn to manage data and create reports and dashboards. We will then learn to administer the force.com application by configuring the objectlevel, fieldlevel, and recordlevel security.

By the end of this book, you will be completely equipped to take the Platform App Builder certification exam.

Simple and tothepoint examples that can be tried out in your developer org.

A practical book for professionals who want to take the Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification exam.

Sample questions for every topic in an exam pattern to help you prepare better, and tips to get things started.

Full of screenshots, diagrams, and clear stepbystep instructions that cover the entire syllabus for the exam.