Salesforce Resources

Beginner Resources

Websites

1. Trailhead by Salesforce

   URL: trailhead.salesforce.com

   Trailhead is Salesforce's official learning platform offering interactive tutorials and projects. It's an excellent resource for beginners to learn the basics of Salesforce, earn badges, and follow learning paths tailored to different roles.

2. Salesforce Help & Training

   URL: help.salesforce.com

   This site provides a comprehensive knowledge base and documentation for Salesforce users. It covers a wide range of topics, from getting started guides to in-depth articles on specific features.

3. Admin Hero

   URL: adminhero.com

   Admin Hero is a blog that offers tips, tricks, and best practices for Salesforce administrators. It covers fundamental topics and provides practical advice for those just starting their Salesforce journey.

4. SFDC99

   URL: sfdc99.com

   SFDC99 is a blog created by David Liu that helps beginners understand Salesforce development. It provides step-by-step tutorials and inspiring success stories to motivate new learners.

5. Salesforce Ben

   URL: salesforceben.com

   Salesforce Ben is a blog that offers a wide range of articles, tutorials, and news updates about Salesforce. It's a great resource for beginners looking to stay informed and learn new tips.

6. Automation Champion

   URL: automationchampion.com

   This blog focuses on Salesforce automation, providing guides and examples on how to use tools like Process Builder and Flow Builder. It's ideal for beginners interested in automating their Salesforce processes.

7. Focus on Force

   URL: focusonforce.com

   Focus on Force offers study guides and practice exams for various Salesforce certifications. It's an excellent starting point for beginners preparing for their first certification.

8. Salesforce Weekly

   URL: salesforceweek.ly

   Salesforce Weekly is a blog that covers a range of Salesforce topics, from beginner tips to advanced strategies. It's a great place to find regular updates and insights.

9. ShellBlack

   URL: shellblack.com

   ShellBlack provides a series of video tutorials and blog posts aimed at helping beginners understand the fundamentals of Salesforce. It covers a variety of topics in an easy-to-understand format.

10. The Wizard News

    URL: thewizardnews.com

    This blog offers tips, tricks, and tutorials for Salesforce users and administrators. It's a great resource for beginners looking to learn the basics and stay updated on new features.

Books

1. "Salesforce For Dummies" by Tom Wong

   This book is an excellent introduction to Salesforce, offering clear explanations and practical examples. It's perfect for beginners who are new to Salesforce and want to understand the platform's core functionalities.

2. "Teach Yourself VISUALLY Salesforce.com" by Justin Davis

   This visually oriented guide helps beginners learn Salesforce through step-by-step instructions and full-color screenshots. It's ideal for visual learners who need a straightforward introduction to the platform.

3. "Salesforce Essentials for Administrators" by David A. Kelly

   This book provides a solid foundation for new Salesforce administrators, covering essential topics such as user management, data management, and basic automation. It's a practical guide for those starting their admin journey.

4. "Practical Salesforce Development Without Code" by Philip Weinmeister

   Focusing on point-and-click tools, this book helps beginners understand how to develop Salesforce solutions without writing code. It's perfect for those who want to leverage Salesforce's declarative capabilities.

5. "Getting Started with Salesforce Einstein Analytics" by Johan Yu

   This book introduces beginners to Salesforce Einstein Analytics, covering the basics of creating datasets, lenses, and dashboards. It's an excellent resource for those looking to start with analytics in Salesforce.

6. "Salesforce Lightning Essentials" by Mohith Shrivastava

   This book provides a beginner-friendly introduction to Salesforce Lightning, covering essential topics like app development and customization. It's ideal for those new to the Lightning Experience.

7. "Salesforce.com For Nonprofits For Dummies" by Jon Paz

   Aimed at nonprofit organizations, this book helps beginners understand how to use Salesforce to manage donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. It's a practical guide for nonprofits new to Salesforce.

8. "Learning Salesforce Visual Workflow" by Rakesh Gupta

   This book provides a step-by-step guide to Salesforce Visual Workflow, helping beginners automate business processes. It's a great starting point for those looking to understand Salesforce's flow capabilities.

9. "Salesforce Reporting and Dashboards" by Johan Yu

   This book introduces beginners to Salesforce reporting and dashboards, covering basic concepts and techniques for creating effective reports. It's perfect for those looking to start with Salesforce analytics.

10. "Salesforce.com For Dummies, Second Edition" by Tom Wong and Liz Kao

    This updated edition provides an easy-to-follow introduction to Salesforce, covering the latest features and functionalities. It's a comprehensive guide for beginners new to the platform.

Intermediate Resources

Websites

1. Salesforce Developer Blog

   URL: developer.salesforce.com/blogs

   This blog offers a mix of beginner and intermediate content, focusing on development best practices, code examples, and new features. It's a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their development skills.

2. Salesforce Admins Blog

   URL: admin.salesforce.com/blog

   The official Salesforce Admins blog provides tips, tutorials, and insights for administrators. It's a great resource for intermediate users looking to enhance their admin skills.

3. Jenwlee’s Salesforce Blog

   URL: jenwlee.com

   This blog offers practical tips and solutions for Salesforce administrators and developers. It's perfect for intermediate users looking for in-depth guides and advanced tips.

4. Forcepreneur

   URL: forcepreneur.com

   Forcepreneur provides resources and tips for Salesforce professionals looking to build their careers . It covers a range of topics from technical guides to career advice, making it ideal for intermediate users.

5. Salesforce Time

   URL: salesforcetime.com

   This blog offers insights and tutorials on various Salesforce topics, including development, administration, and best practices. It's a valuable resource for intermediate users aiming to broaden their knowledge.

6. Cloud for Good

   URL: cloud4good.com

   Cloud for Good focuses on helping nonprofits and higher education institutions leverage Salesforce. It provides intermediate-level guides and case studies, making it a great resource for those in these sectors.

7. Salesforce MVPs

   URL: salesforce.com/mvp

   Salesforce MVPs are recognized experts in the community who share their knowledge through blogs, webinars, and events. Following MVPs can provide intermediate users with advanced insights and best practices.

8. Salesforce Stack Exchange

   URL: salesforce.stackexchange.com

   A community-driven Q&A platform where Salesforce professionals can ask and answer questions. It's an excellent resource for intermediate users seeking solutions to more complex problems.

9. SFDC Monkey

   URL: sfdcmonkey.com

   This blog offers tutorials and code examples for Salesforce developers. It's ideal for intermediate users looking to improve their coding skills and learn best practices.

10. Salesforce Way Podcast

    URL: salesforceway.com

    This podcast features interviews with Salesforce experts who share their experiences and tips. It's a great way for intermediate users to stay updated and gain insights from industry leaders.

Books

1. "Advanced Apex Programming for Salesforce" by Dan Appleman

   This book delves into advanced topics in Apex programming, offering in-depth explanations and practical examples. It's perfect for intermediate developers looking to enhance their coding skills.

2. "Salesforce CRM – The Definitive Admin Handbook" by Paul Goodey

   This comprehensive guide covers advanced administrative tasks and best practices in Salesforce. It's ideal for intermediate administrators aiming to master their craft.

3. "Mastering Salesforce DevOps" by Andrew Davis

   This book provides insights into DevOps practices tailored for Salesforce development. It's an essential read for intermediate users looking to streamline their development processes.

4. "Salesforce.com For Dummies, 7th Edition" by Tom Wong and Liz Kao

   This updated edition covers intermediate topics and new features in Salesforce, making it a great resource for users looking to expand their knowledge.

5. "Salesforce Lightning Platform Enterprise Architecture" by Andrew Fawcett

   This book explores the architectural aspects of Salesforce Lightning, offering practical guidance for building scalable solutions. It's ideal for intermediate users interested in architecture and design patterns.

6. "Salesforce Process Builder Quick Start Guide" by Rakesh Gupta

   This guide offers step-by-step instructions on using Process Builder to automate business processes in Salesforce. It's perfect for intermediate users who want to enhance their automation skills.

7. "Learning Salesforce Lightning Application Development" by Mohith Shrivastava

   This book covers advanced Lightning application development, including best practices and practical examples. It's an excellent resource for intermediate developers looking to master Lightning components.

8. "Salesforce.com Customization Handbook" by Rakesh Gupta

   This handbook provides practical advice on customizing Salesforce to fit specific business needs. It's ideal for intermediate users who want to learn more about custom objects, fields, and page layouts.

9. "Practical Salesforce.com Development Without Code" by Philip Weinmeister

   This book offers intermediate-level insights into developing Salesforce solutions using declarative tools. It's a valuable resource for admins and developers who want to maximize Salesforce's no-code capabilities.

10. "Force.com Enterprise Architecture" by Andrew Fawcett

    This book provides a deep dive into the architectural considerations for building scalable Salesforce applications. It's ideal for intermediate users looking to understand enterprise-level development on the Force.com platform.

Advanced Resources

Websites

1. Salesforce Developer Community

   URL: developer.salesforce.com

   This community offers advanced resources, including developer documentation, forums, and code samples. It's a great place for advanced users to connect with other developers and stay updated on the latest features.

2. Salesforce Architects Blog

   URL: architect.salesforce.com

   This blog provides insights and best practices from Salesforce Certified Technical Architects. It's perfect for advanced users looking to deepen their architectural knowledge.

3. Salesforce Engineering Blog

   URL: engineering.salesforce.com

   The engineering blog offers technical articles and insights from Salesforce engineers. It's a valuable resource for advanced users interested in the technical aspects of Salesforce.

4. Apex Hours

   URL: apexhours.com

   Apex Hours provides advanced tutorials and webinars on various Salesforce topics, including development, architecture, and integration. It's ideal for advanced users seeking in-depth technical knowledge.

5. UnofficialSF

   URL: unofficialsf.com

   This blog focuses on advanced Salesforce automation using Flow and Process Builder. It offers tips, tricks, and use cases for advanced users looking to enhance their automation skills.

6. Salesforce Ben - Advanced Articles

   URL: salesforceben.com

   Salesforce Ben offers a dedicated section for advanced articles and tutorials. It's a great resource for advanced users looking for in-depth insights and expert advice.

7. Lightning Components Library

   URL: developer.salesforce.com/docs/component-library

   The Lightning Components Library provides documentation and examples for building advanced Lightning components. It's an essential resource for advanced developers working with Lightning.

8. Ladies Be Architects

   URL: ladies-be-architects.com

   This community focuses on empowering and supporting women pursuing Salesforce architecture certifications. It offers advanced resources and study materials for aspiring architects.

9. Forcelandia

   URL: forcelandia.com

   Forcelandia is an annual conference for Salesforce developers and architects. It provides advanced sessions and networking opportunities, making it perfect for advanced users.

10. Dreamforce - Advanced Sessions

    URL: dreamforce.com

    Dreamforce offers advanced sessions and workshops for Salesforce users and developers. Attending these sessions can provide advanced users with the latest insights and best practices.

11. Salesforce Developers YouTube Channel

    URL: youtube.com/user/salesforcedevs

    The official Salesforce Developers YouTube channel offers advanced tutorials, webinars, and presentations on various Salesforce topics. It's a valuable resource for advanced users looking for video content.

Books

1. "Advanced Apex Programming for Salesforce" by Dan Appleman

   This book delves into advanced topics in Apex programming, offering in-depth explanations and practical examples. It's perfect for advanced developers looking to master Apex.

2. "Salesforce Architect's Handbook" by Dipanker Jyoti

   This book provides comprehensive guidance on designing scalable and robust Salesforce solutions. It's an essential resource for advanced users aspiring to become Salesforce architects.

3. "Mastering Salesforce DevOps" by Andrew Davis

   This book offers advanced insights into implementing DevOps practices for Salesforce development. It's ideal for advanced users looking to optimize their development processes.

4. "Practical Guide to Salesforce Communities" by Philip Weinmeister

   This book provides advanced strategies and best practices for building and managing Salesforce communities. It's a valuable resource for advanced users working with Community Cloud.

5. "Salesforce B2C Solution Architect's Handbook" by Mike King

   This book offers advanced guidance on designing and implementing B2C solutions on the Salesforce platform. It's perfect for advanced users working in the B2C space.

6. "Salesforce Lightning Platform Enterprise Architecture" by Andrew Fawcett

   This book explores the architectural aspects of Salesforce Lightning, offering practical guidance for building scalable solutions. It's ideal for advanced users interested in architecture and design patterns.

7. "Salesforce Data Architecture and Management" by Ahsan Zafar

   This book covers advanced topics in data architecture and management on the Salesforce platform. It's a must-read for advanced users looking to master data handling in Salesforce.

8. "Advanced Salesforce Analytics" by Tameem Bahri

   This book provides advanced techniques for using Salesforce Einstein Analytics to gain deep insights into your data. It's perfect for advanced users looking to enhance their analytics skills.

9. "Salesforce Lightning Reporting and Dashboards" by Johan Yu

   This book offers advanced techniques for creating effective reports and dashboards in Salesforce Lightning. It's a great resource for advanced users looking to master Salesforce analytics.

10. "Salesforce Integration Handbook" by Simon Goodyear

    This book provides advanced guidance on integrating Salesforce with external systems using APIs and middleware. It's ideal for advanced users working on complex integration projects.

11. "Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification Guide" by Jan Vandevelde and Gaurav Kheterpal

    This book helps advanced developers prepare for the Salesforce Platform Developer I certification. It covers key concepts and provides practice questions to test your knowledge.

12. "Architecting the Cloud" by Michael J. Kavis

    While not Salesforce-specific, this book offers advanced insights into cloud architecture that are relevant to Salesforce architects. It's a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their cloud expertise.

13. "Salesforce Advanced Administrator Certification Guide" by Enrico Murru

    This book provides comprehensive coverage of advanced administrative tasks and helps users prepare for the Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification. It's perfect for advanced admins looking to validate their skills.

14. "Learning Salesforce Einstein" by Mohith Shrivastava

    This book offers advanced techniques for using Salesforce Einstein to build AI-powered applications. It's ideal for advanced users looking to leverage AI in their Salesforce solutions.

15. "Practical Salesforce Development Without Code" by Philip Weinmeister

    This book offers advanced insights into developing Salesforce solutions using declarative tools. It's a valuable resource for advanced users looking to maximize Salesforce's no-code capabilities.

16. "Salesforce Handbook" by Wes Nolte and Jeff Douglas

    This book provides practical advice and best practices for using Salesforce effectively. It's a valuable resource for advanced users looking to optimize their use of the platform.

17. "Salesforce Apex Programming by Example" by Rajesh Gunasundaram

    This book offers practical examples and exercises to help advanced developers improve their Apex programming skills. It's perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of Salesforce development.

18. "Force.com Enterprise Architecture" by Andrew Fawcett

    This book provides a deep dive into the architectural considerations for building scalable Salesforce applications. It's ideal for advanced users looking to understand enterprise-level development on the Force.com platform.

19. "Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Handbook" by Siddhesh Kabe

    This book is designed to help advanced users prepare for the Salesforce Platform App Builder certification. It covers key concepts and provides practice questions to test your knowledge.