Developer Kickstart: Advanced Trigger Techniques

This repository is an integral part of the Developer Kickstart curriculum at Cloud Code Academy. Designed specifically for budding Salesforce developers, this module delves deep into the realm of triggers, emphasizing advanced best practices, the utility of trigger helpers, and the integration of trigger frameworks.

Goals of the Practice

During this repository, you will enrich your understanding of:

• The pivotal role of advanced trigger best practices in Apex and Salesforce development.
• Designing and implementing trigger helpers to modularize and simplify trigger logic.
• The architecture and utilization of trigger frameworks to create scalable and maintainable triggers.
• The significance of segregating logic into specific contexts (before, after, insert, update) to enhance trigger efficiency.
• The importance of bulkifying triggers to handle multiple records simultaneously, optimizing performance.

By mastering these advanced trigger techniques, you'll augment your capacity to craft sophisticated, efficient, and maintainable triggers. This solidifies your proficiency in harnessing the full potential of Apex triggers, a cornerstone for advanced Salesforce development.

Setup

Setup Overview

Getting Started Checklist

1. Create/Configure a trailhead playground or developer org to do your work throughout this program.
2. Install Visual Studio Code from here.
3. Install Salesforce Extension Pack in Visual Studio Code. This can be done by searching 'Salesforce Extension Pack' in the Extensions view in VS Code and clicking Install.
4. Authorize your org in Visual Studio Code. Press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the command palette and type 'SFDX: Authorize an Org', then press Enter. Follow the steps in the browser to log in to your org, then return to VS Code.
5. Make sure to save and deploy your changes into Salesforce from your local machine. This can be done through the command pallet or right clicking the file you want to deploy and using the option SFDX: Deploy this source to org

Running the Test Classes

To run the test classes:

1. Open the command palette with Ctrl + Shift + P.
2. Type 'SFDX: Invoke Apex Tests...', and press Enter.
3. In the 'Select Test Class' input, select the test class you want to run and press Enter.
4. The test results will appear in the Output panel at the bottom of the screen. You can switch to the 'Test' tab in this panel to see a summary of the test run.

Resources

If you get stuck at any point, here are some resources that might help:

• Apex Developer Guide
• Salesforce Stack Exchange
• Visual Studio Code Documentation
• Salesforce Extensions for Visual Studio Code

And remember, programming is often about solving problems, so don't be afraid to use search engines to find answers to your questions.

Good luck with your learning journey in Salesforce development!