Salesforce PD 2
The Salesforce PD2 (Platform Developer II) certification is aimed at experienced developers who want to deepen their skills in advanced development on the Salesforce platform. Here’s a list of key topics typically covered in Salesforce PD2 training:
1. Advanced Apex Programming:
- Complex Apex coding techniques
- Asynchronous Apex (Batch Apex, Queueable Apex, Future methods, and
Scheduled Apex) - Apex Integration with external systems (Web Services, Callouts)
2. Advanced Lightning Components:
- Creating and managing advanced Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- Handling Lightning Data Service and Lightning App Builder
- Implementing Lightning Flows and custom components
3.Advanced Data Modeling:
- Custom object relationships and junction objects
- Schema Builder and complex data models
- Advanced data management techniques
4.Custom User Interfaces:
- Designing and implementing custom Visualforce pages
- Integrating Visualforce with Apex controllers
- Using Visualforce components and custom UI elements
5.Testing and Debugging:
- Writing and managing unit tests for Apex code
- Implementing effective debugging techniques
- Using Salesforce Debug Logs and Developer Console
6. Integration Techniques:
- Integrating Salesforce with external APIs and systems
- Implementing RESTful and SOAP web services
- Handling data transformation and security in integrations
7. Security and Sharing
- Implementing advanced security controls and sharing rules
- Managing object-level, field-level, and record-level access
- Security considerations in custom development
8. Deployment and CI/CD:
- Using Salesforce deployment tools (Change Sets, ANT Migration Tool,
Salesforce CLI) - Implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
practices - Managing deployment and release processes
9. Advanced Automation:
- Developing complex Process Builder flows and Workflow Rules
- Utilizing advanced features of Flow Builder
- Creating custom automation solutions with Apex
10.Performance Optimization:
- Optimizing Apex code and queries for performance
- Analyzing and improving system performance
- Best practices for efficient data processing and storage
11. Development Best Practices:
- Following Salesforce development best practices and design patterns
- Ensuring maintainability and scalability of code
- Managing technical debt and code reviews
12.Custom Metadata and Custom Settings:
- Using Custom Metadata Types and Custom Settings for configuration
- Implementing dynamic configurations in applications
13.Advanced Data Integration and ETL:
- Data migration strategies and tools
- Implementing ETL processes with Salesforce
14.AppExchange and Package Development:
- Developing and managing Salesforce packages
- Publishing and managing AppExchange applications
15.Compliance and Governance:
- Understanding Salesforce development compliance and governance
policies - Adhering to Salesforce security and data protection standards