Integration Workbook
The Integration Workbook is a practical guide for developers eager to learn how to connect Force.com with external applications. This workbook offers hands-on tutorials, using real-world scenarios and easy-to-follow steps, making it ideal for those new to Salesforce integration. With clear instructions and relevant examples, you’ll quickly pick up key concepts and skills to start building integrated solutions.
Book Description
The Integration Workbook is your go-to manual for learning how to connect Force.com apps with external systems. If you’re new to Salesforce integration, this workbook guides you through each step, making the process feel less intimidating. With real-life examples and simple explanations, you’ll be deploying integrated cloud applications in no time.
Book Overview
This workbook focuses on integrating Force.comSalesforce’s cloud development platformwith other cloud services like Heroku. It features a series of hands-on tutorials, each designed to build your skills gradually. You’ll start by creating a Heroku application and move on to connecting it with a warehouse management app in Salesforce. The content is up-to-date with Summer ’15 features, but the principles remain relevant for anyone learning today.
Each tutorial covers practical tasks: from cloning GitHub projects and deploying them to Heroku, to configuring connected apps and using Visualforce pages in Salesforce. The workbook also includes helpful ‘Tell Me More’ sections for those who want a deeper dive into each topic.
Why Read This Book
If you’re a developer curious about how Salesforce integrates with the wider world, this workbook is a great starting point. It’s written in plain language, so you won’t get bogged down by jargon. The hands-on exercises mean you’ll actually build working integrationsnot just read about them. Plus, the workbook’s step-by-step approach helps you avoid common pitfalls that trip up beginners.
Want more resources? Check out the Force.com Workbook pdf for foundational knowledge or explore the Heroku Workbook pdf if you’re keen on deepening your Heroku skills.
Who This Book Is For
This workbook is perfect for developers who are new to Force.com but have some basic Java knowledge. If you’ve ever wondered how to make Salesforce talk to other apps or automate workflows across platforms, you’ll find clear answers here. It’s also great for those looking to expand their cloud development toolkit by learning integration best practices.
What You Will Learn
- How to create and deploy Java web apps on Heroku
- Steps to connect Salesforce (Force.com) with external applications
- Setting up remote site records and connected apps in Salesforce
- Using GitHub for source control and deployment workflows
- Building Apex classes and triggers for integration logic
- Configuring Visualforce pages to display external data inside Salesforce
- Troubleshooting integration issues and testing your solutions
- Best practices for secure data sharing between platforms
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