Basic Programming in Force.com Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description
Since Force.com is so popular, an in-depth knowledge of how to create Force.com applications is essential for any application developer. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Force.com programming. You will also learn the important components of Force.com applications and how Force.com handles user input and data.
Target Audience
This path is targeted toward individuals who wish to build applications in Force.com.
Prerequisites
None
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives Basic Programming in Force.com
start the course
describe how applications are built in Force.com
identify the different components of the Salesforce platform
use the App Quick Start Wizard to build applications in Force.com
create, deploy, and run simple Force.com applications
run a Force.com application from a mobile device
create new fields and custom objects, and work with formulas and validations
work with tabs to provide the user with a tabbed interface
establish master-detail relationships and distinguish between them
create a lookup
create and view database schemas using the Schema Wizard
perform data import and export operations with the Import/Export Wizard
describe and create data views
recognize the different techniques to manage page layout
work with custom layouts for mobile devices
use Chatter for group collaboration
use Workflow to automate field updates
create and use formulas
use rollups and summaries in a project
use business rules to enforce validation
perform the steps required to build an approval process
use Visual Workflow to build custom workflows
create and work with Force.com reports
describe the functionality of dashboards and create them
distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous reports
recognize the different techniques to manage dashboards
create and deploy a basic Force.com application
Course Number: er_bfuv_a01_it_enus
Expertise Level
Beginner