Force.com Enterprise Architecture - Second Edition by Andrew Fawcett

Key FeaturesExplore the lightning framework, advanced application life cycle processes, and testingUse the Force.com platform to build truly integrated, scalable, and robustly engineered applications focused on enterprise-level customer demandsUsing the Lightning technology to deliver modern and responsive user experiences targeting multiple devices through Lightning Experience and Salesforce1 Mobile.Step-by-step, work on examples to get you building your own ready-to-install packaged applicationBook DescriptionCompanies of all sizes have seen the need for Force.coms architectural strategy focused on enabling their business objectives. Successful enterprise applications require planning, commitment, and investment in the best tools, processes, and features available.This book will teach you how to architect and support enduring applications for enterprise clients with Salesforce by exploring how to identify architecture needs and design solutions based on industry standard patterns. There are several ways to build solutions on Force.com, and this book will guide you through a logical path and show you the steps and considerations required to build packaged solutions from start to finish. It covers all aspects, from engineering to getting your application into the hands of your customers, and ensuring that they get the best value possible from your Force.com application. You will get acquainted with extending tools such as Lightning App Builder, Process Builder, and Flow with your own application logic. In addition to building your own application API, you will learn the techniques required to leverage the latest Lightning technologies on desktop and mobile platforms.What you will learnPackage, install, test, and upgrade an applicationDefine architecture-aligning data storage and functional requirementsDevelop Apex code that is easy to navigate, self-documenting, testable, robust, and organicLeverage your applications clientagnostic Service layer backbone to support numerous platform areasGet the most from hosting your application within the Lightning Experience and Salesforce1 Mobile clientsApply querying, indexing, and asynchronous best practicesLeverage mocking and dependency injection in your Apex testsExplore tips for developing advanced applicationsAbout the AuthorAndrew Fawcett has over 25 years of experience, holding several software development-related roles with increasing focus and responsibility around enterprise-level product architectures with major international accounting and ERP software vendors over the years. He is experienced in performing and managing all aspects of the software development life cycle across various technology platforms, frameworks, industry design patterns, and methodologies, more recently Salesforces Force.com and Heroku.He is currently a CTO, Salesforce MVP, and Salesforce Certified Advanced Developer within a UNIT4 and Salesforce.com funded startup, FinancialForce.com. He is responsible for driving platform adoption, relationship, and technical strategy across the product suite. He is an avid blogger, open source contributor and project owner, and an experienced speaker at various Salesforce and FinancialForce.com events.He loves watching movies and Formula1 motor racing and building cloud-controlled Lego robots! You can find him on Twitter at @andyinthecloud, and his Lego robot Twitter handle and website is @brickinthecloud.You can visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyfawcett and his website at https://andyinthecloud.com/.Table of ContentsBuilding, Publishing, and Supporting Your ApplicationLeveraging Platform FeaturesApplication StorageApex Execution and Separation of ConcernsApplication Service LayerApplication Domain LayerApplication Selector LayerUser InterfaceLightningProviding Integration and ExtensibilityAsynchronous Processing and Big Data VolumesUnit TestingSource Control and Continuous Integration