Salesforce DX - The Complete Guide

Track and synchronize metadata between a scratch org and your Salesforce project using source-tracked changes, pushing and pulling objects, fields, and layouts with a force ignore file.

Compare package based development with org based development in Salesforce DX, and learn how second generation packages use dev hub, DX project repository as source of truth, and CLI installation.

Create and version unlocked packages in Salesforce DX by configuring your namespace, updating the project JSON, and using package commands.

Identify metadata compatibility across unlocked packaging, source tracking, and second generation packaging, noting namespace constraints, supported types, and common issues with the experience bundle and reports.

Explore how to run socco queries in the Salesforce DKS terminal to retrieve and filter multiple accounts, selecting fields and applying where clauses, with REST API or tooling API outputs.

Export accounts and contacts with data tree tool, then import them via a plan file into a scratch org, noting imports are limited to 200 records while exports reach 2000.

Master bulk imports with the Salesforce dx bulk data loader by importing a contact CSV into a scratch org, then monitor batch status and results.

explore apex replay debugger in visual studio code, create and configure scratch orgs, set apex and visualforce debug levels, and use breakpoints and checkpoints to step through triggers and handlers.

Learn to enable and use the Apex interactive debugger within a scratch org, manage the Apex debugger license, configure permissions, and debug Apex triggers using Visual Studio Code and breakpoints.

Discover how lightning web components simplify building Salesforce apps with standard web technologies, leveraging data services and Apex integration.

Create and test a lightning web component in a scratch org, using VS Code commands to generate, configure, and push it to the home page, with track and wire decorators.

Learn to set up npm and package.json, create and run lightning web component tests for lwc, write simple assertions, and debug tests with breakpoints in the VS Code debugger.

Install and run the lightning web component dev server locally via the Salesforce DX plugin, connect a scratch org, and iteratively preview components with live reload on localhost.

Follow a traditional git workflow to manage branches, create and switch between master and test branches, push and pull changes, and merge through a pull request.