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Why Admins Should Learn Dev Fundamentals
Learn four key development fundamentals you can apply every day in your role as a Salesforce admin.
Important: This session is first come, first seated. You do not have a reserved seat.

, Lead Admin Evangelist, Salesforce

Role: Administrator
Product: Agentforce 360 Platform
Topic: Careers
Session Level: Intermediate
Session Type: Theater
  • Wednesday, Sep 1812:00 PM - 12:20 PM PDT
    (7:00 PM - 7:20 PM GMT)
    Moscone West, L2, Room 2000
  • Thursday, Sep 193:30 PM - 3:50 PM PDT
    (10:30 PM - 10:50 PM GMT)
    Moscone West, L1 Forest, Admin Theater
Session Summary by Einstein: At the recent Dreamforce event, Salesforce Lead Admin Evangelist Kate Lessard passionately shared insights on why administrators should learn development fundamentals to enhance their understanding of the Salesforce platform and better manage their company's goals. Emphasizing that learning development skills can provide a comprehensive view of what's possible within Salesforce, Kate recounted her own journey from a non-tech background to embracing Salesforce, eventually realizing that while she didn't want to be a developer, the knowledge she gained was invaluable. The session touched on essential development concepts such as pseudocode, understanding variables, leveraging Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), and the importance of keeping Database Manipulation Language (DML) operations out of loops to avoid hitting governor limits, all of which she applies weekly.
Key Takeaways by Einstein:

• Learning development fundamentals allows Salesforce admins to gain a broader understanding of the platform, leading to stronger product management and more informed decision-making.

• Kate highlighted four key development fundamentals used on a weekly basis: pseudocode for clarity in processes, understanding variables for effective building, SOQL for efficient data querying, and managing DML operations to avoid governor limits.

• Resources such as Trailhead modules, Rad Women cohorts, and blogs like Women Code Heroes were recommended for attendees to continue their learning journey and strengthen their Salesforce expertise.

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