Description

Introduction
Salesforce DevOps & CI/CD focuses on modern application lifecycle management within the Salesforce ecosystem. It covers version control, automated testing, continuous integration, continuous delivery, environment management, and release strategies using tools such as Salesforce DX, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps automation platforms. This training enables teams to streamline deployments, improve collaboration, reduce risks, and accelerate Salesforce development cycles.

Learner Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Salesforce Administration and Development
Knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components, and metadata components
Familiarity with change sets and deployment processes
Basic understanding of Git or version control concepts (recommended)
Awareness of Agile and Scrum methodologies (preferred)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Salesforce DevOps
1.1 Understanding DevOps Principles and Culture
1.2 Salesforce Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
1.3 Challenges in Traditional Salesforce Deployments
1.4 Benefits of CI/CD in Salesforce Projects

2. Salesforce DX Fundamentals
2.1 Overview of Salesforce DX Architecture
2.2 Setting Up Salesforce CLI
2.3 Scratch Orgs and Dev Hubs
2.4 Source-Driven Development Model

3. Version Control with Git
3.1 Git Basics and Repository Management
3.2 Branching Strategies (Feature, Release, Hotfix)
3.3 Merging, Rebasing, and Conflict Resolution
3.4 Managing Salesforce Metadata in Git

4. Continuous Integration (CI) in Salesforce
4.1 Understanding CI Concepts
4.2 Automating Builds and Validations
4.3 Running Apex Tests in CI Pipelines
4.4 Static Code Analysis and Quality Gates

5. Continuous Delivery & Deployment (CD)
5.1 Automated Deployment Strategies
5.2 Using Unlocked Packages and Managed Packages
5.3 Environment Promotion Strategies (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod)
5.4 Rollback and Deployment Best Practices

6. CI/CD Tools for Salesforce
6.1 Jenkins for Salesforce Automation
6.2 GitHub Actions / GitLab CI Pipelines
6.3 Azure DevOps Integration
6.4 Salesforce DevOps Center Overview

7. Automated Testing & Quality Management
7.1 Apex Unit Testing Best Practices
7.2 Test Data Management
7.3 UI Testing Automation Strategies
7.4 Code Coverage and Performance Optimization

8. Release Management & Governance
8.1 Change Tracking and Impact Analysis
8.2 Release Planning and Sprint Alignment
8.3 Compliance, Audit, and Security Considerations
8.4 Documentation and Monitoring

9. Advanced DevOps Strategies
9.1 Multi-Org Strategy and Governance
9.2 Package-Based Development
9.3 Feature Toggles and Blue-Green Deployments
9.4 Scaling DevOps for Enterprise Implementations

Conclusion
This Salesforce DevOps & CI/CD training equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to implement automated, reliable, and scalable deployment pipelines. By integrating version control, testing automation, and modern CI/CD practices, learners can enhance team collaboration, reduce deployment risks, and deliver high-quality Salesforce solutions faster and more efficiently.