Unraveling the mystery of packages
Imagine managed packages as locked treasure chests containing precious gems—your intellectual property (IP). These chests allow you to securely deliver your valuable creations to your customers while protecting the treasures within from prying eyes. In this section, we’ll explore the concept of packages, highlighting their role in delivering and safeguarding your applications on the AppExchange marketplace. I’ll also guide you through the evolution from first-generation (1GP) to second-generation (2GP) managed packages and explore the benefits of using the Developer Hub (Dev Hub) in managing 2GP packages.
Managed packages – safeguarding your IP
Managed packages act as a protective layer, ensuring that your IP remains safe and secure when delivering your Salesforce applications to your customers. They help you do the following:
- Obscure your Apex code: Like hiding the key to a treasure chest, managed...