Created my First Salesforce Community

July 26, 2020

Integrating External Data – Indirect and External Lookups.

May 9, 2020

Finally Managed to complete integration project. – My First.
I configured this earlier & am aware of this on high level but wanted to do this handson Project.
First Step – I created External Data source called OrdersDB using heroku URL provided in trailhead
Using Validate & sync, i synched two external objects Orders & Order Details.
Now on external object Orders, i changed datatype of customerid field from number to Indirect Lookup to account and target value to customerid. (Note: while installing the package, customerid text fied – EXternal + unique got created and values also got populated)
An indirect lookup relationship is a new field type introduced with Salesforce Connect. It links an external object to a standard or custom object in the same way that a regular lookup relationship links standard or custom objects.
Boom, the Account page’s Related List now has Order.

Now on external object OrderDetails, i changed datatype of orderID to External Lookup to order and target value to OrderID
An external lookup relationship is another new field type introduced with Salesforce Connect. This type links an object to an external object.We can link one external object to another external object
Boom, the Order page’s Related List now has orderdetails

Key Highlights!

May 8, 2020

Gem Feature hidden in the bush.
Setup -> Notes Settings -> Enable
We can-enable sharing for Notes. Example: Notes, I have on account ” Salesforce” is only visible to me.
There is a catch, if you create a note directly on Account , sharing is not implied.
You need to create Note from “Notes” tab and then it gives you an option to “NOT’ share it with anyone.
The best way to implement is to bring “Notes” as part of utility bar on the App home page. Killer!
Source: https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=notes_admin_overview.htm&type=5

January 31, 2020

Below are the ones I could work on…

Mobile Push Notifications using Process Builder Flows.
In – App Guidance – Very cool Feature which can be used for many use cases (Example : Release Notes)
Custom Help (?) – Good Hack to point to Training Docs
Einstein Search – This one is my fav!!!

December 2, 2019

November 29, 2019

Keypoints from 2019 Dreamforce Developer Keynote

Build Experiences NOT just apps…Nanda Reddy, Chief Enterprise Architect, Caesars Entertainment.
Great Experiences start with Mobile.
Apps are never done. We need to manage the application lifecycle and deliver innovation continuously.
Continuous Innovation -> Build – Connect – Manage
New -Lightning Web Components as Open Source Framework -> 50 Components available.
New – Salesforce Evergreen to build Functions & Microservices.
New – Local Development Server
New – Lightening Full & Developer Pro Sandbox in minutes. – Datamask.
Datamask Methods- Anonymise, Pseudonymize,Delete
Create Sandbox : Apex Class -> Datamasks.
Blockchain – Build networks NOT just for crypto.
New – Real time Event Monitoring – Platform Events.
New – Condition Builder – Transactional Security Policies.
Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id7Oa65Rs1k
Trailmix : http://sforce.co/df19-devtrailmix

November 28, 2019

undoubtedly – there is no meaning for any innovation if it doesn’t impact common people.
Trailhead has transformed many lives including mine.
With Trailhead – there is absolutely no excuse if you want to pick up a new skill.
Lifelong Learning is the New imperative. Technology is changing faster than ever before with 4.4 years average per role. (refer salesforce’s screenshot below)
Trailhead Degree – coming soon?
Exciting New Trailhead Features – Bots & Live.
source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qixAic9LoEk

November 27, 2019

As they say, “picture is worth a thousand words”.
Admin’s canvas is just increasing (Einstein + Mulesoft ? )
A committed Admin can really make a difference in overall health of any organizations.