In the previous chapter, we learned some basics about the Salesforce development process, what a sandbox is, the different types of sandbox, and how to choose a sandbox according to our needs. We developed our own recruiting application using Salesforce, followed by learning the traditional ways used for Salesforce deployment. We also had a look at the issues we face during traditional deployments of Salesforce applications. We learned Salesforce development setup with Eclipse. We discussed applying DevOps to Salesforce applications.
In this chapter, we will discuss why there is a need for DevOps in Salesforce applications. We will also discuss the problems we face while working on big projects that involve large numbers of developers, testers, and so on. We will try to get a clear idea about how applying DevOps for Salesforce is different...