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Adopt Git-Based Salesforce Development in 8 Steps
Discover how to transition from org-based to source-based development in Salesforce. Follow a comprehensive Git playbook that outlines eight simple steps and learn the key benefits of this approach.
Important: This session is first come, first seated. You do not have a reserved seat.

, CEO & Founder, Hutte

Role: Developer, IT
Product: Agentforce 360 Platform
Topic: Security
Session Level: Intermediate
Session Type: Breakout
  • Wednesday, Sep 182:45 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
    (9:45 PM - 10:30 PM GMT)
    Moscone West, L3, Room 3018
Session Summary by Einstein: The session provided a comprehensive overview of adopting version control within Salesforce development, emphasizing the transition from org-based development to source-based development with Git. The speaker highlighted the importance of Git for tracking changes, managing conflicts, and enabling code reviews, which are critical for a scalable and efficient application lifecycle. They underscored the benefits of using Salesforce CLI, third-party tools, and CI/CD pipelines for automation, and how these practices contribute to a sustainable development process. The session also touched on the integration of metadata from different Salesforce products like Data Cloud and CPQ into a unified platform, reflecting Salesforce's broader strategy.
Key Takeaways by Einstein:

• Git offers a trackable audit trail for changes, conflict management, and the ability to revert to previous states, which is crucial for Salesforce development.

• Automated processes such as static code analysis, quality gates, and CI/CD pipelines can greatly enhance efficiency and ensure high-quality deployments.

• The session demonstrated the practical steps for setting up a Git-based Salesforce development environment, from initializing a repository to handling rollbacks effectively.

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