7 Key Principles of Salesforce DevOps.pdf
- 1. 7 Key Principles of Salesforce DevOps
- 2. Introduction to Salesforce DevOps DevOps bridges development and operations Enables faster, more reliable Salesforce releases Promotes automation, collaboration, and visibility Helps align technical execution with business goals
- 3. Reliable Deployments Avoid direct changes in production org Use validated sandboxes for testing and staging Automate deployment using CI pipelines Use tools like Gearset, Copado, or Flosum Ensure traceability, rollback options, and change logs
- 4. Version Control Centralize code using Git-based repositories Implement structured branching (feature → QA → UAT → main) Enable parallel development and rollback options Improve traceability, auditability, and compliance Essential for collaboration and quality control
- 5. Release Management Align release plans with sprint schedules Use release calendars for visibility Assign release managers to oversee deployments Version artifacts for traceable rollouts Prevent conflicts and reduce last-minute errors
- 6. CI/CD (Continuous Integration & Delivery) Commit changes frequently to version control Use automated pipelines to build, test, and deploy Catch bugs early with continuous integration Automate releases to staging and production Use Salesforce DevOps Center, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- 7. Automated Testing Run Apex unit tests and UI regression tests Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines Use static analysis tools like PMD and ESLint Catch defects early and enforce coding standards Prevent regressions and reduce manual QA overhead
- 8. Backup & Disaster Recovery Regularly back up org metadata and data Use snapshots and versioned backups in CI/CD Protect against accidental loss or corruption Prepare for rollback in critical failures Ensure Salesforce continuity with minimal downtime
- 9. Collaboration Align developers, admins, QA, and release teams Share work through Git, Slack, and ticketing tools Use pulls requests and code reviews Promote shared ownership and visibility Foster a culture of feedback and accountability
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