Join us as we sit down with Salesforce maestro Mohith Shrivastava to unwrap the Summer '24 Salesforce release. We take a tour through the latest and greatest enhancements that are stirring up excitement in the developer community. From the seamless integration of Data Cloud with the Salesforce core platform to the introduction of static SOQL for Data Model Objects (DMOs), our conversation lights the path to simplifying the creation of test classes with the ability to mock SOQL queries.

Listen in as we uncover the revolutionary developments in Einstein Copilot for developers and how custom actions can now be extended and built using Apex, flows, or prompt templates. Wrapping up our discussion, we celebrate the quality of life improvements that are game-changers for developers.

Show Highlights:

• Discussion on Data Cloud integration with Salesforce core and static SOQL for DMOs.

• Introduction of the ability to mock SOQL queries, enhancing test class creation.

• Insights into Einstein Copilot going GA, custom action capabilities, and improved analytics.

• Monthly updates on Einstein 1 Studio features and quality-of-life improvements for developers.

• Apex enhancements including cursors for async processing and deepened SOQL query levels.

• New features for Lightning Web Components (LWCs) and enhancements to ISV packaging and APIs.

Links:

• Read: The Salesforce Developer’s Guide to the Summer ’24 Release

• RSVP: Release Readiness Live is back on Thursday, May 30 at 9 a.m. PST.  Hear about the latest features from some of Salesforce’s excellent product managers and developer advocates.

• Read: Summer ’24 Release Notes

• Join: Salesforce Developers Trailblazer Community group

Join us as we chat with Mohith Shrivastava, a Salesforce Developer Advocate who needs no introduction to the Salesforce community. Listen in as Mohith unravels the intricacies of Einstein Copilot custom actions and how this conversational AI assistant is revolutionizing the Salesforce experience by understanding an organization's metadata and data permissions. For developers, the excitement lies in custom actions — Mohith shares how these can be crafted using flows, Apex, and prompt templates to enhance productivity and user interaction.

Mohith explains the flexibility offered by Einstein Copilot's use of large language models, moving away from the rigidity of traditional chatbot implementations. We dissect how developers can think of their implementations as microservices, writing individual actions that the reasoning engine then seamlessly chains together. 

Tune in and empower your Salesforce development skills with insights from one of the platform's most recognized advocates.

Show Highlights:

• How developers can utilize flows, Apex, and prompt templates to build dynamic conversational interfaces.

• The use of large language models for flexible, microservices-based approaches in chatbot design.

• Technical details on extending Salesforce's AI capabilities using standard technologies for personalized user interactions.

• Importance of proper architecture, understanding governor limits, and optimizing triggers for successful AI integration in Salesforce.

• The potential of integrating external data and services to enhance Salesforce AI functionalities.

• The importance of quality data and Data Cloud for improving AI experiences within Salesforce applications.

Links:

• Build Custom Copilot Actions Using Apex - https://developer.salesforce.com/blogs/2024/03/build-custom-copilot-actions-using-apex

• Build Custom Copilot Actions using Apex - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XvyeiwNbDI

• Extend Your Copilot with Custom Actions - https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.copilot_actions_custom.htm&type=5

Join the conversation with Akshata Sawant from MuleSoft as we unlock the combination of MuleSoft's integration prowess and Salesforce Data Cloud. Hear Akshata’s takeaways from TrailblazerDX, where she delves into MuleSoft's transformative capabilities for data handling. It's a masterclass in leveraging the dynamic DataWeave for schema generation, tailored for developers grappling with diverse data formats. Experience firsthand how MuleSoft shapes the future of data integration, all while ensuring the highest security and compliance standards.

We then discuss MuleSoft APIs with Salesforce's Einstein Copilot. Don't miss out on this dialogue filled with the excitement of what's to come as we integrate Data Cloud, MuleSoft, and Einstein Copilot.

Show Highlights:

• Data ingestion, querying, and record deletion through MuleSoft connectors, and schema generation with DataWeave.
• The collaboration of MuleSoft APIs with Einstein Copilot to enable complex operations like data updates and automated email notifications.
• Importance of built-in security and compliance in integrating third-party systems with Salesforce's AI capabilities.
• The versatility of MuleSoft in handling various data formats and facilitating complex integration tasks.
• Future discussions on the potential of integrating Data Cloud, MuleSoft, and Einstein Copilot for enhanced efficiency and operations.

Links:

• Power Up Data Cloud with MuleSoft - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqvqfOjvHiY

Intelligent Integration with Copilot Actions, APIs, and MuleSoft - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhfliR2meoc

Join us as we welcome the Data Cloud Queen herself, Danielle Larregui. Get ready to witness the groundbreaking power of Einstein 1 Studio as Danielle unveils its transformative capabilities within the Salesforce Data Cloud. Discover how developers can effortlessly create AI models using a no-code or low-code approach directly with their Data Lake data. We'll explore the practicality of generating predictions, integrating external AI platforms, and leveraging built-in tools for assessing prediction accuracy.

Brace yourself for the standout feature of 'Bring Your Own Model,' which allows seamless, real-time data sharing without the need for ETL processes. We'll discuss the availability of Snowflake's integration and the potential that lies with Google BigQuery. Imagine how these integrations can revolutionize your external data management, from segmentation to identity resolution. 

Stay tuned to learn how Data Cloud Enrichment could further enhance your Salesforce CRM by leveraging the power of Data Cloud data.

Show Highlights:

• Introduction of Einstein 1 Studio and Model Builder within Salesforce Data Cloud for creating AI models using no-code or low-code approaches.

• How the "Bring Your Own Model" feature enables real-time data sharing with Salesforce Data Cloud without ETL processes.

• How Data Cloud Enrichment allows Salesforce CRM records to be updated with Data Cloud data.

• Remote Data Cloud, which could unify data management for organizations with multiple Salesforce instances.

• Ability to use predictions made by AI models in Salesforce flows, Apex classes, and reporting within Data Cloud.

Links:

• Bring Your Google Vertex AI Models To Data Cloud - https://developer.salesforce.com/blogs/2023/11/bring-your-google-vertex-ai-models-to-data-cloud

• Use Model Builder to Integrate Databricks Models with Salesforce - https://developer.salesforce.com/blogs/2024/03/use-model-builder-to-integrate-databricks-models-with-salesforce

Join us as we sit down with Philippe Ozil, a familiar face in the Salesforce Developer community, to chat about the exciting developments and enhancements to the Salesforce Developer Sample Apps. Philippe brings his passion for this area to the forefront, discussing the significant strides the team is making with the upcoming spring release.

Listen in as Philippe also sheds light on the open-source nature of the sample apps, which provides an invaluable opportunity for developers to get hands-on experience. We explore the progress in integrating mobile device native capabilities into Salesforce apps under the 'Nimbus' umbrella. Philippe's enthusiasm is contagious as he details the innovative uses of geolocation, QR code scanning, and OCR technology that are transforming the Dreamhouse app for real estate professionals on the go. 

Whether you're a seasoned Salesforce Developer or just getting started, this episode is packed with knowledge that will surely inspire and inform your work.

Show Highlights:

• Sample apps are open source, available on GitHub, and include full code coverage, unit testing, and continuous integration, exemplifying best practices for developers.

• Introduction of the Lightning Record Picker Component and Workspace API for Lightning Web Components in the Spring release.

• The importance of community contributions to the open-source sample apps.

• Educational content such as introduction videos, trailhead badges, and documentation leverages sample apps for a comprehensive developer learning experience.

Links:

• Salesforce Developer Sample Apps - https://github.com/trailheadapps

• EBikes Lightning Web Runtime - https://github.com/trailheadapps/ebikes-lwc/tree/pozil/lwr-site

• Sample Apps YouTube Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgIMQe2PKPSJcuCwM61dEc4jFG_jHqV2t

• Trailhead QuickStart: Tour the Sample App Gallery - https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/projects/quick-start-tour-the-sample-app-gallery

Unlock the power of Salesforce's latest innovations with an exclusive look into the Spring '24 release as we sit down with Salesforce Developer Advocate Alba Rivas. Prepare to elevate your development skills with an array of new Lightning Web Components features, including the much-anticipated dynamic components and the transformative GraphQL wire adapter. Alba's enthusiasm is infectious as we discuss how these updates, inspired by community feedback, are reshaping the landscape of Salesforce development.

Our conversation with Alba spans from the technical intricacies of the new record picker component to the practical applications of the Workspace API, bridging the Aura and LWC divide. We also shed light on the critical instrumentation API, a tool that's arming developers with valuable user interaction insights. 

Join us as we celebrate the continuous innovation of Lightning Web Components and provide you with the expert insights needed to stay ahead in the dynamic world of Salesforce development.

Show Highlights:

• Introduction of dynamic components and the GraphQL wire adapter to simplify queries and enhance front-end development efficiency.

• Examination of the new record picker component and its configuration options.

• Overview of the instrumentation API, enabling developers to log user interactions for better insights into application usage.

• Discussion on best practices for using dynamic components to maintain performance in Salesforce applications.

Links:

• LWC Recipes GraphQL example - https://github.com/trailheadapps/lwc-recipes/tree/main/force-app/main/default/lwc/graphqlContacts

• GraphQL Wire Adapter for LWC Documentation - https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/graphql/guide/graphql-wire-lwc.html

• codeLive: How to Work with the GraphQL Wire Adapter for LWC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTYEzizzyW0

• LWC Recipes Dynamic Components example - https://github.com/trailheadapps/lwc-recipes/pull/897

• Dynamic Components for LWC Documentation - https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/lwc/guide/js-dynamic-components.html

• codeLive: How to Work with Dynamic Lightning Web Components - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7P22seEL8

• LWC Recipes Workspace API example - https://github.com/trailheadapps/lwc-recipes/pull/897

• Workspace API for LWC Documentation - https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_console.meta/api_console/sforce_api_console.htm

• Dreamforce 2023: From Aura to LWC: Harnessing New Features with Revamped APIs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVBjfTmKsOI

• Custom Component Instrumentation API Documentation - https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/component-library/bundle/lightning-logger/documentation

Join us for a journey into the tech universe as we explore the ins and outs of mobile app development with Salesforce's own Ashwin Nair and Galen Lewis. Listen in as Ashwin recounts his evolution from a sports game enthusiast to a product manager for Mobile Platform Experience, and Galen shares his beginnings with Scratch to his current role as an associate product manager for Mobile SDK. 

This episode sheds light on the latest advancements in mobile developer tooling. Ashwin walks us through the exciting new features, such as the enhanced LWC offline test harness and the debut of the mobile offline onboarding wizard tool, alongside the Nimbus plugins that promise to revolutionize access to native device functionalities.

Tune in for an engaging blend of tech talk and personal anecdotes that underscore the vibrant community of developers and enthusiasts alike.

Show Highlights:

• Introduction of new features in Salesforce's Spring '24 release, including the LWC offline test harness and mobile offline onboarding wizard tool.

• Discussion on Nimbus plugins for Salesforce mobile development, enabling integration of native device functionalities like document scanning, NFC, and biometrics.

• The capabilities and future updates of Salesforce's Mobile SDK, including native login, one-time passwords, and on-device AI functionality.

• The importance of offline capabilities in mobile development for handling scenarios with limited network connectivity.

Links:

• Ashwin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwin-nair/

• Test Harness Developer Documentation: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.mobile_offline.meta/mobile_offline/dx_harness_app_ux_home.htm

• Introducing the Salesforce Offline App Onboarding Wizard: https://developer.salesforce.com/blogs/2023/07/introducing-the-salesforce-offline-app-onboarding-wizard

• Developer Docs: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.248.0.mobile_offline.meta/mobile_offline/dx_onboard_wizard.htm

• Nimbus Plugins: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.mobile_offline.meta/mobile_offline/capabilities.htm

• Galen’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/galenlewis/

• Enabling Biometric Authentication in Mobile SDK Apps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WPW870GWdk

• Mobile SDK Developer Guide: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.noversion.mobile_sdk.meta/mobile_sdk/preface_intro.htm

• What’s New in Mobile SDK 11.0 and 11.1?: https://developer.salesforce.com/blogs/2023/12/whats-new-in-mobile-sdk-11-0-and-11-1

Join us in this episode with Simone Geib, Director of Product Management at MuleSoft, as she shares her serendipitous foray into the world of computer science. Listen in as Simone takes us back to her formative years in 1980s Germany and walks us through the trials and triumphs of entering a male-dominated field, her subsequent move into artificial intelligence, and the enriching experiences that shaped her path.

Explore the revolutionary world of cloud-hosted development environments with us, focusing on Anypoint Code Builder and the Anypoint extension for Visual Studio Code. Simone elaborates on how this tool offers developers a flexible and secure solution that fits perfectly into their workflows, regardless of location or device restrictions. She also sheds light on the integration of generative AI, which promises to transform how we approach initial flow designs. 

Remember to connect with us for more developer insights and stories, and don't miss the chance to experience innovation and community at TDX ’24.

Show Highlights:

• Simone’s unexpected discovery of computer science and her journey from learning MS-DOS to embracing AI at university.

• Transition from a developer working with Visual Basic and C++ to a product manager role at MuleSoft.

• Advantages of cloud-hosted development environments and the role of MuleSoft's community in the evolution of Anypoint Code Builder.

• Preview of the Einstein for Anypoint Code Builder's generative AI pilot for flow designs from natural language prompts.

Links:

• Simone at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonegeib/

• Anypoint Code Builder: https://www.mulesoft.com/platform/api/anypoint-code-builder

• Register to attend TrailblazerDX 2024

Uncover the future of Salesforce development with insights from Mohith Shrivastava in our latest episode, where we dissect the Spring '24 release highlights. From the time-saving beta feature Scratch Org Snapshots to the sleek new Null Coalescing Operator and the UUID system class in Apex, we're unpacking tools that promise to elevate your coding experience to new heights. These updates not only simplify workflows but also signify Apex's evolution towards contemporary programming standards.

In this episode, we discuss the substantial enhancements within Lightning Web Components, like the now widely available Workspace API and the transformative Lightning Record Picker component. We also say goodbye to tools such as the Ant Migration Tool and Workbench. Meanwhile, Salesforce Data Cloud is upping its game with new features and updates that integrate data with unprecedented ease. 

Don't miss out on the excitement for what the future holds for Salesforce releases — join us for an episode brimming with expert knowledge and tips straight from one of Salesforce's very own developer advocates.

Show Highlights:

• Apex language enhancements, including the Null Coalescing Operator for streamlined null checks and default value assignments and the UUID system class.

• Updates to Lightning Web Components (LWC), along with performance improvements through component versioning and native JavaScript APIs.

• Retirement of the Ant Migration Tool in favor of Salesforce CLI for deployment and org management.

• Salesforce Data Cloud advancements with new features for data integrations.

Resources:

• Read the blog: The Salesforce Developer’s Guide to the Spring ’24 Release

• Follow the trail: Spring ’24 Release Highlights

• Browse the release notes

• Join the Salesforce Developers Trailblazer Community group to connect with the global developer community.

• Join Release Readiness Trailblazers to stay up to date on the latest and greatest product enhancements and innovations across the Salesforce ecosystem.

Join us as we have a conversation with our guest, Adam White, Senior Product Manager of Automation at Salesforce. Listen in as he recounts the evolution of his gaming and tinkering with various consoles and his first computer, a Pentium 100, revealing how overcoming the challenges of early computing led to a love for problem-solving and technical mastery.

In this conversation, we explore the unconventional pathways to tech careers, emphasizing that a traditional background in technology isn't always necessary. The discussion navigates through career milestones, from the challenges of managing Salesforce single-handedly to embracing program management at Alarm.com and delving into the role of Atlassian tools in business applications. Our chat then takes a closer look at the latest features in Salesforce Flow, such as the advancements in reactive screen flows, allowing form building with conditionally disabled and read-only fields.

Listen in for an exciting conversation!

Show Highlights:

• The influence of early gaming on developing tech skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Transitioning from an economics and Spanish major to a tech enthusiast.

• Challenges and triumphs of solo Salesforce administration and the benefits of low-code solutions like Salesforce Flow.

• Latest features in Salesforce, including reactive screens and the repeater component for screen flows.

• Discussion of the upcoming Salesforce features and the anticipation of how they will enhance user experience and developer capabilities.

Links:

• Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/declarativeninja/

• Reactive Screen Components: https://admin.salesforce.com/blog/2023/flow-reactive-screen-components-ga-learn-moar-winter-24

Join us as we take a journey with Christie Fidura, Salesforce's director of Global Trailblazer Engagement, through her unexpected love affair with technology and the world of programming. We explore the elegance and universality of coding languages as Christie reflects on her transition from an English literature and Spanish student to teaching engineers at DuPont. This conversation reveals the hidden poetry in programming and the crucial role of technical communication in bridging the gap between users and creators.

Christie also highlights the significance of “Johnny Appleseed” figures who sow the seeds of knowledge and enthusiasm, fostering local communities. You'll learn the importance of nurturing personal connections within this expansive network and how we enable a transparent exchange between community members and Salesforce product managers through various platforms. Tune in to this episode for a blend of personal narratives and insights into the dynamic Salesforce ecosystem.

Show Highlights:

• The growth and evolution of Christie’s relationship with technology.

• The warm, familial nature of the Salesforce community, the global connections made, and the significant role of “Johnny Appleseed” trailblazers.

• Christie’s experience with the London Salesforce admin meetup.

• The importance of maintaining personal connections in the community and facilitating direct interactions between Salesforce product managers and community members.

• Christie’s plans for 2024 with a focus on artificial intelligence and the role developers can play in guiding companies through AI implementation.

Links:

• Christie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiefidura/

• Salesforce Developers Community: https://salesforce.com/devcommunity