The Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect exam covers topics like Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), planning, system design, building, testing, deploying, releasing, and operating, with a heavy focus on managing development environments, deployment strategies, change management, and utilizing tools like the Metadata API to effectively move code between Salesforce instances across different environments.
Key topic areas include:
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Application Lifecycle Management (ALM):
- Understanding the different phases of the ALM lifecycle (requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance)
- Best practices for managing code and configuration changes throughout the lifecycle
- Implementing governance processes to ensure quality and consistency
- Understanding the different phases of the ALM lifecycle (requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance)
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Planning and System Design:
- Defining project scope and objectives
- Identifying key stakeholders and their requirements
- Architecting solutions using Salesforce features and best practices
- Selecting appropriate development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
- Defining project scope and objectives
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Building and Testing:
- Developing custom code (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components)
- Utilizing declarative tools like workflows, triggers, and process builders
- Implementing robust testing strategies (unit testing, integration testing, system testing)
- Developing custom code (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components)
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Deployment and Release Management:
- Setting up different Salesforce environments (development, staging, production)
- Utilizing the Metadata API to manage code and configuration deployments
- Implementing change management processes for deployments
- Managing release schedules and coordinating with stakeholders
- Setting up different Salesforce environments (development, staging, production)
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Environment Management:
- Understanding the different types of Salesforce environments and their usage
- Configuring environment variables and security settings
- Managing data refreshes between environments
- Understanding the different types of Salesforce environments and their usage
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Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD):
- Integrating source control systems with Salesforce development
- Automating build, test, and deployment processes
- Implementing CI/CD pipelines for efficient development
- Integrating source control systems with Salesforce development
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Technical Considerations:
- Understanding performance optimization techniques
- Managing data volume and scalability
- Implementing security best practices (data access controls, field-level security)
- Understanding performance optimization techniques
Important points to remember:
- This certification focuses on the high-level architecture and design of development lifecycles, not necessarily the detailed implementation of every feature.
- A thorough understanding of the Metadata API and its capabilities is crucial for successful deployment management.
- Familiarity with Salesforce development tools like the Force.com IDE and Ant Migration Tool is beneficial.
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