The Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I exam covers topics like: Salesforce Fundamentals, Data Modeling and Management, Logic and Process Automation (including Apex), User Interface (Visualforce and Lightning), and Testing, Debugging, and Deployment with the majority of the focus on process automation and logic through Apex coding.
Key areas covered in the exam:
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Salesforce Fundamentals:
Understanding core Salesforce concepts like objects, fields, relationships, security, and data types.
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Data Modeling and Management:
Designing database schema, creating custom objects and fields, data manipulation using SOQL queries.
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Logic and Process Automation (Major focus):
- Writing Apex classes and triggers
- Utilizing control flow statements (loops, conditionals)
- Implementing DML operations (insert, update, delete)
- Understanding governor limits and efficient Apex coding
- Writing Apex classes and triggers
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User Interface:
- Building Visualforce pages
- Lightning components development
- Understanding user interface best practices
- Building Visualforce pages
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Testing, Debugging, and Deployment:
- Writing unit tests for Apex code
- Debugging Apex errors
- Utilizing tools like Developer Console and Salesforce DX for deployment
- Writing unit tests for Apex code
Important points to remember:
- Apex is the primary programming language tested on the exam: and understanding its features is crucial.
- Declarative development: (using features like workflows, and process builder) is also assessed, but the emphasis is on coding with Apex for complex logic.
- Data manipulation and querying with SOQL: is a fundamental skill required.
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