Salesforce coding lessons for the 99%Finally, Apex tutorials for point-and-click admins! Written by a self-taught Google engineer.
Salesforce coding lessons for the 99%
** IMPORTANT NOTE: The UPDATED guide is available here! **
You can be a Salesforce developer by the end of the year!
– Zero prior coding experience needed
– Must be willing to dedicate 5 – 10 hours a week to learning
– No need to be a genius
…Anyone can Code!
Step 1: Watch the Apex Academy!
Step 2: Watch my Dreamforce sessions!
Anyone Can Code!
Breakout Session
Coding on Force.com for Non-Developers
Hands-on Workshop
Admins Who Code Q&A Panel
Q&A Panel Session (still waiting for the recording)
Step 3: Read the Head First Java book!
This book is worth the $30 you’ll spend on Amazon!
Step 5: Watch the official #Apex4Admins webinar series!
Salesforce and I teamed up the make the ultimate beginner Apex tutorial!
Step 6: Do Salesforce’s official Trailhead Apex tutorials!
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Trailhead is Salesforce’s official training tool for admins and developers and it’s chock-full of videos, code, and challenges. The best part is that it’s fully integrated to your dev org, so it knows if you’re completing the assignments or not! |
Step 7: Promise me you’ll become a Salesforce developer!
Write a comment on this post and hold yourself accountable to the world!
I have nothing but respect to those with the courage to do this step. Trust me, I know your fears!
P.S. I’ll forgive you if you missed last season’s cutoff as long as you nail it this time!
Hello, Lot of great information which can be helpful about benefits of developing a Mobile App Development. Keep updating the blogs.
I will be a Salesforce Developer this year.
I do so solemnly swear to get my Platform Developer I certification by the end of 2020.
I have been a Salesforce professional for 9 years now and have never truly committed to learning how to code. My long-term goal is to achieve my Technical Architect certification. I am currently a certified Platform Builder.
I am new to salesforce but I promise to learn to write better code this year.
I promise to become a Salesforce Developer in 2020
I promise I will become a certified Salesforce Developer.
=)
Hi David, I kept my promise. I passed my Platform Developer I exam today. Thank you for everything.
Proud of you Merlinda. =)
Hey David,
I used to work in Java and recently switched to Salesforce. I know the underlying structure for Salesforce is Java. But, not sure how reading Java book is helpful here. Can you please elaborate on that.
Thanks.
Mostly to learn general coding concepts in a language not too far off from Apex!
Hi David. I noticed the head first book says it’s for java 5 and 6 and written in 2003. Is it still relevant since Java is now on 12? Just want to confirm before I start reading. Complete beginner.
Thank You
Honestly these days you don’t really need that book, you can just skip it and use Apex specific courses!
I currently have no experience or background in coding (I do have my Admin Cert, and am taking Platform App Builder in a week or two)
That being said I’m taking a lot of time these next two months to read Head First Java, watch all your material from Apex for Admins to Apex Academy, and go through your SFDC99 tutorials and Trailhead modules in order to take my Platform I Developer Exam by the end of November.
By the end of 2019 I WILL be a Certified Salesforce Developer! Thanks for the help and inspiration David. I’m all ears if you have any additional advice as well :-)
Hi David,
The past 4 years I’ve been responsible for customising and administering the Nonprofit pack for the organisation I work with.
I’ve really enjoyed it and now want to take my skills to a new level with formal qualification and get into development in the futrure. So my question is I first need to get SF Administrator certified – do I take the Udemy course or go through Trailblazer? I do know a lot about SF but I’m sure I’ve missed loads that does not apply to my line of work. Plus, I’m only about to transition to Lightning next month (reading up on it now).
Second, once this is done, I want to become a developer, so I’m looking at your course.
Am I on the right track or can you advise. Much appreciated, Helen
With your experience you’ll likely find admin certification courses not a good use of your time and money, even as a refresher.
You’re much more likely to fail the cert because you don’t remember how many days a record stays in the recycle bin, for example.
Check out some of the free stuff here and if you don’t feel comfortable then consider a course.
https://www.sfdc99.com/ultimate-salesforce-certifications-guide/
PROMISE I will be a Salesforce developer by the end of this year!!
Good luck!
I will code in salesforce with best practices in mind.
I will become a Salesforce Admin by the end of this year 2019 In Shaa Allah!!!!!
Love your site and how much you give back to the community. Your drive to help people learn and to just believe in themselves is inspiring!
I will become a Salesforce Developer by the end of the year!
Luciano
I will be a Salesforce developer within next 60 days!
I will be salesforce developer in next 60 days.
I shall be a software developer in Salesforce in the next 90 days
I hereby commit to becoming a salesforce developer in 2019.
I’m already a SF developer, studying for Certificates and this site is good for refreshing the basics, thanks!
Thanks!
I PROMISE I’ll be a Salesforce developer by the end of this year!
Thank you!!! =)
I promise i will become a salesforce developer by this year.
Thanks for giving us a chance.
Took on a new role where I was asked to morphe into an Admin that knows how to code. To get me ready to take on the world, I am pledging to complete the ApexAcademy and additional steps to become a salesforce developer this year!
Completing this course is my 2019 goal! :-) Thank you so much for putting it together.
I promise
Hi daivd,
Currently I’m working application management I want to move sales force platform.
To start carrier in SF , how can I start developer or Admin.
I
And also recommend me which certification need to do
Completing this course is my 2019 goal! :-) Thank you so much for putting it together.
I attended Pluralsight in Utah and was motivated by your breakout session to learn Salesforce. I Promise I will be a Salesforce Developer by December 31, 2019… I want to make $150k per year!
My best wishes…!
Promise to be SalesForce developer by the end of 2019.
Michael M
Clearwater, FL
I hereby commit to becoming a Salesforce Developer in 2019. I also hereby commit to taking and passing the PD I exam in 2019, and to have met the requirements necessary to unlock the voucher on Vetforce for the PD II exam.
I further commit to taking the certification test for Java, and to have begun certification for Java Script in 2019.
I commit to understanding the basics of Github and Heroku in 2019, and to be nominally functional in both.
I can’t find the lead triggers page ?
i wiill
Congratulations. Great blog to share. This guide is awesome to follow to become a salesforce developer. You have done a great job. Keep up with this hard work of yours. Well done!
Hi Daivd,
Need an Advice.
Can I prepare for platform developer 1 and get certified or should i gain industry knowledge and experience and then get certified later?
I am stuck with this thought process.
Thank you
Abhi
I Will be come Salesforce Developer by 8th September 2018
I will become a Salesforce Developer by October 2018!
I have been trying to learn Apex for months, but my current job schedule and my lack of commitment didn’t let me get through it yet.
Doing a fresh start today on 03rd July 2018
Next few weeks are devoted to Unlearning and Learning Apex basics right and clear.
I will become a Salesforce developer by September’18.
Kind Regards,
Aakash
Alright, here we go! Your Apex Academy Beginner’s Guide to Coding gave me the confidence a year ago that I could eventually learn how to code. Now I’m ready to dive in deep and really learn how to develop on the platform!
Woot woot!
Thank you, so much, David! Your site, courses and support are incredible! I WILL become a Salesforce Developer by the end of 2018!
Yay!!!!
Today is 4/25/18. I WILL become a salesforce developer by the end of 2018! Love the site and looking forward to working through it!
Go get em Michael.
I will become a salesforce developer cum Architect within 2 months as I started last year…and still trying….to get things through lightening…
I will become a Salesforce Developer by the end of this year, 2018! Starting on 14th April,2018.
I will become a Salesforce dev within the next 6 months!
Thanks for organizing these resources!
Hey,
Just took my Admin Certificate and going for Developer!
Regards and many thanks
Cleared my Salesforce Administrator Certification four days back and I want to become a successful Salesforce Developer this year! I am confident with so many resources available and with continuous persistence and practice, I can make it!
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
A zillion thanks to you for your guidance and motivation to fellow aspirannts like us worldwide. Keep spreading the goodness! :-)
I will be a salesforce developer this year for sure.
Thanks for the encouragement David!
Getting started…….YAAYY!!
Go get em =)
David,
I am one of your student Angie, hope you remember. I completed loops, Trigger and variables in apex, I am confused here what next I should go for. Still I am unable to code nicely.
Kindly help me here!
Hey Angie I remember ya =P I’d recommend re-going over the tutorials or trying the Apex Academy!
I will become a SalesForce Developer this year (2018).
Just passed my Admin. Your advice made it possible. Thank you!
Good luck Matthew =)
I finally figured out that I need to do exactly what you are talking about. Exactly. There is a reason for all of it, and the idea is that for the first time normal people can actually meaningfully contribute to the architecture of an enterprise system.
Anyway, can’t thank you enough. I take the test soon, and am setting up an NPSP system for a local nonprofit.
Again, thank you.
=)
I will become a dev this year.
=) =)
Me too! It’s happening, starting today!
I am writing this comment as i start diving into the salesforce universe. I’ll post my next comment when i complete my first salesforce certification.
Thanks SDFC99
Eagerly awaiting it!
I want to be a Salesforce developer, I will be for sure.
David,
First of all ten thousand of millions thanks to you for this initiative, creating this platform to help Salesforce enthusiasts learning coding.
I give my full commitment here that I will give my best and make full use of this website to be a Salesforce Developer.
Cheers!
Jing
Thank you Jing and good luck!!
Hi David,
First of all a big thanks to you for this initiative, creating this platform to help Salesforce enthusiasts learning coding. I am also one of them. I have overall experience of 4 years as a Salesforce admin and support. I do not have any coding background and neither I ever learnt any programming language but I am very keen to become a full time Salesforce developer+Admin and I am sure this website is really going to help me a lot.
I have just been through the first step of this module it looks very motivating. But I have little doubt if I can really become a Salesforce developer with zero knowledge in java. Should I also start leaning java in parallel which I have already started as a self learner?
But I give my full commitment here that I will give my best and make full use of this website to be a Developer.
Thanks,
Jitendra.
Awesome!
Really the Java part is optional. In some ways it can be misleading to you since there are differences between Java and Apex.
Learn the Apex part first and if you feel like you’re hitting a wall, look into Java.
Also, you probably need to read some success stories to increase your confidence =)
https://www.sfdc99.com/sfdc99-reader-success-stories/
David
Hi David
First of all, hats off to you that you replied to each and every person who wrote comments here.
I am 4 years experienced and started working in Salesforce as a Business analyst 5 months ago. I have gone through all you apex academy videos and they are just damn good. But I want to know that what should a Business analyst in Salesforce should learn to grow further or should I move to developer because I have been learning to code recently. I feel like I need a mentor to learn every aspect of coding in Salesforce and crack an interview in a good company. Please let me know in which direction I should head .
Thanks
Thank you Ayush!
Gotta grind it out! A mentor always helps but 99% of it comes from you!
It seems it is not so difficult to become a sales force developer.If a person is already a java developer then little effort is enough to become a sales force developer. learning sales force seems a bit interesting.
@David – I like the attitude of yours encouraging the people and giving reply for each comment posted in this website.its good and keep on encouraging people.
Thank you Priya!
You’re right, having a Java background makes the process easier!
Don’t forget to learn the non-coding aspects (admin) very well too. That’s arguably even more important than the code!
I will show those who rejected me as I am bad at Coding.I wanna be a Salesforce Developer and I will make it true.
There ya go!!
I am currently a certified salesforce admin but I want to take the next step. I am going to be a developer.
Go get em Yuri!!
I already gone through so many bad job but now i just got an opportunity to work as salesforce developer and i promise to myself t became a salesforce developer. And prove myself and show those who tell me that i was good for nothing.
Go get em Draco =)
I will be there…Salesforce Developer
YAY!!!!
Hi David
I will become Salesforce Developer .
Cheering for ya Manuj!
Hi David,
I promise I will be a salesforce developer !
Hi David,
Though it took me 3 years and 2 attempts I finally cleared my PD1 Certification. I am deeply grateful to you for your courses in pluralsight and the constant motivation. Thank you.
You were so right, the promise I made was always running in the background of my mind and it finally made me do it :P
Already set my next goal. Thankyou!
=)))))))))
Hi David ,
Thanks for making this amazing site. I promise I will be a Sales force Developer by end of 2017.
I am making a promise to myself and anyone who reads this that I WILL BECOME A SALESFORCE DEVELOPER. I am setting my goal for 6 months from now. I hope it will happen sooner but I am making this promise and setting this goal. Thanks Dan, I’m glad I discovered this site. Your story has inspired me and I know now that I can change my life and my family’s situation for the better.
Thank you for sharing your story and your knowledge.
-John
I’m so sorry, I just realized that I called you by the wrong name. I meant to say David. I sincerely apologize for that. But, I really am committed to becoming certified. I have been unemployed for a long time now and I need to do this. Again I thank you for sharing your knowledge openly. Something has clicked and I realize the potential that SF could provide me with.
Thanks again DAVID
Hi David,
Really amazing site to learn the salesforce. I am an test lead with the experience of core java/selenium. I will become salesforce within 2 months from now on. That is the commitment from my side.
Salesforce developer
Visal, Thank you for your inspiration. I am new to coding and developing, and your training and instruction is giving me the confidence I need to succeed! I promise to become a salesforce developer for me and my families well-being!
I’m in .NET and Java from past 6 years in US. I started learning courses for Salesforce developer from past few days.
My goal for next 5-6 months is to learn courses, get trained well through online resources including this blog….will take ADM 201, DEV 401 certifications and should land in a job.
My prioroties are as below:
#1. Apex
#2. Visual Force
#3. Force.com
#4. SOQL
#5. Lightening
Hello Karthik, As a Java developer, you probably have a ton of coding experience, which is great. The one thing I would stress to any experienced developer new to Salesforce is to understand the orders of execution (https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexcode.meta/apexcode/apex_triggers_order_of_execution.htm), try to understand everything mentioned within: this involves understanding Admin stuff like workflows and assignment rules and other declarative development factors. On top of that, you should understand Salesforce governor limits and how they will apply to your code and any other code within the database transaction. For example, you should never run a SOQL query or DML (like update.variable)within a “for” loop.
I would say familiarize yourself with the limits imposed by Salesforce, learn how to work your own coding skills within these limits, and the world will be completely your oyster!
Great tips here!
Hi David,
Do I need to learn about admin stuff before digging into the developer courses?
Yuuuuuuuup! No way around that!
Hi Karthik, I am on the same path. I am on java from past 5 years and 1 year of salesforce experience before that. Also have DEV 401 certification. But I am not in touch with SF for 5 years. I have started learning again. Let me know how I can reach you, so that we can be in touch to help each other.
You will crush this goal! Best of luck to you!
Hi David,
You’re simply awesome yaar!
i am working from more than 3+years in Salesforce QA Profile, where i used to work on Admin part as well….
But now i am going to learn SFDC Development…
can you please guide me, how can i start learning for “Apex/JAVA” and all Salesforce stuff? (As i never worked on Coding part before. Except writing Hello World! in C-Programming language)
Everything in this guide! LOL
Hi David.. I promise you, I’ll become great Sales force developer.
hey David, I spent the last few months earning my admin certification and now I’m ready to go straight into the developer world. Would you say that the book you recommend above is better than Java In a Nutshell? or Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours? I read Head First Java 5 years ago but in all honesty, back then I was fresh out of university and wasn’t really looking to learn coding at that time.
Head First Java is more of a supplement nowadays. There are just so many Apex courses now that you’re almost wasting your time with non-Apex material!
Hi David,
I’ve recently joined a well known IT brand and I’ve been trained on Salesforce. I’ve joined a project which demands me to work as a Salesforce Dev. I’ve been given pages to build. However, I’m finding it hard to develop logic and even if I’m able to build log, I’m finding it difficult to implement. I don’t have much of coding background and know just basic coding. Please let me know how to go forward in learning so that I can quickly learn and then implement that in order to succeed in my job.
Thanks
Basically everything on this site!! LOL!!
If you’re in a hurry, check out the Apex Academy in the menu above!
I WILL do this. Thanks for laying it out for us.
David,
I heard you speak at Snowforce in Utah in 2016 and it was the first time I ever thought that Salesforce could be a career. I have since received my Advanced Admin Cert and Platform App Builder and now want to go on to become a Salesforce Developer. My goal is to become certified by September 2017. Thank you for resources you post here to help people like me on our journey.
Trent
My pleasure Trent and good luck in your journey!
David,
Hello i met you at Destination Success in Vegas and i must say you were quite inspiring. Barely a year into Salesforce and got my Admin 201 cert in destination success. and i must say after listening to your talk i realized that becoming a SF developer would be an ideal career path for me. I’m not even 1 year into the Salesforce Community but I do believe i will be sticking around for a while. Making a commitment to become a developer in a year! thanks for all that you do.
Francis
Thank you Francis, wishing you luck on your journey! You can do it!
I’ve been an admin for awhile now, and have implemented many nonprofits. I’ve been hitting the edges of my playpen with admin skills alone and found your site needing to write my first trigger. After that…whoa…there is magic on the dev end that I want to tap into. So, it became clear to me last week that I need to self-teach dev skillz this year just like I self-taught admin skillz 5 years ago. I helped my 8 year old make a Minecraft mod and that is my *only* experience w/Java so far, but hey, I’m always game to learn. The book is ordered, you have a great plan in place, and THIS is the year I’m going to do this. Thanks for your encouragement and all you do!
Go get em Dawn!!
Hey David,
Just one regret…i wish I had found out about you much sooner! My situation is kind of reversed… I have an extensive technical background…18 years of SAP dev and config. I gave all of that up at a drop of a hat when I was offered a SF Admin position in Oct 2015 because I knew SF was such a hot skill. I love being an admin and I believe it actually gave me a solid foundation so that on the day I cracked open an apex code to fix an issue (one that a consultant firm was going to charge us a lot of money for) I was able to do it myself. I was hooked! And when I found out about you, I was hell bent on getting all the certs I can get my hands on and eventually be a Tech Arch.
So thanks for putting fire under my booty. You are my hero and I COMMIT to getiting my Dev cert in 6 mos and my Tech Arch cert in 12 mos.
Thank you thank you for all you do!!!
Jun Teppang
Wow, thank you Jun and congrats on the exciting changes in your life!!
I think you’re going to be a wonderful community member. You’ll love it in this industry!
I have a few posts coming up that I think you’ll like, specifically around getting many certifications =)
Go get em now!
David
Hi David, Yes I’ll do it . I’m fighting to learn SFDC since sept , the moment I thought OK , I hv enough knowledge and I’ll crack the interview for sure and I go for Interviews I failed miserably . BUT sill I’ll not give UP . I’ll learn and crack it one day for sure..
I ws bit disappointed yesterday as I failed in one interview for which I was preparing for days , and then I came across your website and read about these success stories. Man trust me it gave me 1000% pure oxygen to breath and filled me with so much positive energy .. thanks to you man…..
Yes , I’ll learn Salesforce development and coding like a pro soon :)
I’m cheering for ya buddy =) Failure is part of the process, don’t worry!
I can do this, I will do this. I have found something I LOVE and your site has helped me so much already with knowledge and motivation! I am really enjoying your Apex Academy, especially your witty comments ;) I will be a Salesforce Developer by the end of 2017!
Wooooooo!!!
Hello David sir,
I am working as a salesforce support agent from last 3 years working as a SFDC premier support agent, most of the times I came across with the situations where my customer’s request gets out of scope as it is not available by standard functionality. Since then I started following your SFDC99 which is awesome and easy to understand, I cant thank you enough.
I don’t have tech background however your motivation and your story made me strong enough to become salesforce developer.
I am still learning from your SFDC99 and ready be called as salesforce developer soon.
Thanks a lot as you keep motivating people.
My only wish to meet you once in my life.
God bless you sir!!
Regards,
Avadhut More
Hey Avadhut – thank you for the kind note! I wish you the best in your learning journey and don’t be afraid to ask if you need help!
Cheers! –David
I promise that i ll become sales force developer.. ☺
David Liu, I promise you that I will become a developer by the end of 2017. I hope to complete the Platform Developer 1 certification ASAP. Between you, Trailhead, and the communities, I think I can make this happen. Wish me luck!
Good luck Parker!!!
David, I’ve done it! I want to give you a very special thanks for being an essential part of my study plan and ultimately leading to me achieving the Platform Developer 1 Certification last Monday! I’ve posted in the Success Community about it here: https://success.salesforce.com/0D53A000036WkAd
Thank you so much!
Parker Edelmann
WOW!! HUGE success!! PD1 is one of the hardest certs you know!!! If you can pass that, the sky’s the limit for you!
Keep up the great work Parker!!
Parker, I am sure you will!!!
I will do this by 2/9/18
I promise to pick required skills to be a good salesforce developer in 2017. This is very interesting. Thank you David
I, Christine, swear I will become a Salesforce Developer and learn to write Apex by the end of 2017.
GO CHRISTINE!!!
I will get this completed by May 1 2017
I, Courtney, do solemnly swear that I will be a Salesforce developer by the end on 2017. I want to be a part of this more than anything. Pray for me!
Go Courtney Melton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I promise to be salesforce developer by 23 july 2017. I also be completing platform developer certification. wish me luck David.
Good luck Himanshu =)
I promise that I will become a Salesforce Developer in 2017. And I can’t wait to get started!
Hallo David,
Greetings of the Day!!
I do not have any knowledge of coding. Absolutely Zero. I do not have any knowledge of any programming language. Do you think I can start with Saleforce and Apex learning.
Regards,
Tarun Madan
Of course! Follow the tutorials here and you could be the next success story!!
Hi David,
I am new to the SalesForce world and a SF admin now but have other technologies and is not new to code. I love SF because of its ease to do things faster.
I liked your training as it has loads of examples and also very descriptive explanations.
I promise that I will be give all my best to learn the Apex code and learn coding as well being an admin.
Thanks
Lakshmi
Is it possible for me to be certified as a Salesforce Developer without having a degree? Will I be allowed to take the exam and be certified. I am currently a marketing specialist and I’m getting certified for as a Pardot consultant and I love coding.
No degree needed! Many developers I know don’t have one! Good luck!
hi david,
i am sai charan…want to work on salesforce but i dont know even basics of any type of coding..can i become a developer in salesforce platfoem
Hi David,
I am working as analyst for some google process. i have more than a year experience. Now i want to shift to Salesforce Technology. Is it possible to shift my career ? . what are the steps to follow to get into salesforce Job.
BTW This is Praveen.
Waiting for some suggestions.
Thank You.
Of course you can! Check out the success stories section!
https://www.sfdc99.com/sfdc99-reader-success-stories/
Hi David
I am Nirav Shah, a Salesforce Administrator, now I want to move to the Development.
I haven’t done some kind of Development and I know basic things like VF Pages, Controllers and Triggers.
Now, I wanted to dip dive into it and for that from today I am going to start that. Your blog always inspired me a lot but I need your help also
Thanks
Nirav Shah
Hi David,
i am a manual tester in MNC for 3years, but i want to change my steam to salesforce development is it possiable?
and how & where to start?
can you please guild me on this.
Boom!
https://www.sfdc99.com/how-to-get-a-salesforce-developer-job/
Hi David,
I have been working with Oracle products for past 5 years.I want to change my profile and switch to Salesforce now.Do you think it’s a good idea?how much minimum time can I take to learn salesforce and take this as my career?Your suggestions will be helpful.Thanks!
Budget at least six months of change – go for it before it’s too late!
David
I started working in my company as a Salesforce Administrator since November, 2015. I have a Masters in Commerce (Marketing and Business Management) degree. I have till date taken no technical coaching or never had any learning of computers academically. I always wanted to have a career in IT as i was an avid gamer, learnt most of my computing knowledge trying to play games on my pc (trying to install pirated games is a great learning experience, because we couldnt afford the original games). Since last few years i have working at my company as a SharePoint Administrator (without any knowledge of coding) and now want to learn coding as in Salesforce world to get things done in reality you really need the coding experience or you are left paralyze and are dependent on others to assist you with it. Being in a very big organisation with complex business processes and constant introductions of new products, one is heavily dependent on developers based in different city and awaiting them to have time to take my requests. I would want to learn to do the simpler things myself so we can have a quick turnaround and with this i can surely make my mark.
With your site it has given me confidence to start learning coding and making sense of it and overcoming my fear of codes.
I hope i can follow the instructions and make a career working on Salesforce.
Thanks David for this wonderful site and your positive attitude is quite infectious, also everyone reading the blog posts by everyone who got certified and have made the change from no coder to coder is really aspiring and big applause for everyone who wants to be better and has become better by self learning.
Great post Nitin =) Thank you for sharing!
I wish you luck on your journey!
Hi David,
It’s really inspiring and motivational for anyone to read your blog. You have made things so simple, that anyone can learn from it. I have promised myself to become Salesforce developer in 3 months.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge to the world.
Kudos to you!!! :)
Thanks,
Anil
Thank you Anil and I wish you great luck!
I will become a Salesforce Developer
Now that’s I’ve gotten 4 salesforce certs (201,211,401,Sales Cloud), this is my next big step! Bring It on!
Great job Medhanie!!!
David,
Just in case you haven’t heard it enough – you are truly an inspiration!!!
From reading your posts, I was encouraged to dive deep into the Salesforce world. I passed the Adm, Adv Adm and App builder certifications recently. Many days I would be discouraged but reading the posts on your site kept me engaged in the learning process. Its not easy trying to change careers while working full-time and raising kids…
Now, I’m on the path to become a developer. I danced a jig when my HeadFirst Java arrived yesterday. I’ve started reading it and halfway through chapter1 of your tutorials. With God’s help, I can do this!.
So yes, I’m committing to being a developer by the end of this year… Can’t wait to start my first Salesforce job!
WOW! So proud of you Debbie!!! Let us know how it goes!!!
I will commit to becoming a Salesforce developer this year. I just need to find someone willing to hire an old-timer like me.
Go get em Marshall!!
i am not gone promise since becoming salesforce devloper is my passion and once passion comes in picture its above all promises….
I solemnly swear to become a Salesforce Developer. Hooray!
Good luck Justin!
Hi David,
Thank you so much for making this website. I passed my Salesforce Administrator Exam last week and you’re site has given me the courage to take it to the next level and become a Developer! I promise I will become a Salesforce Developer.
Thanks,
Hayley
your :)
Great job Hayley, proud of you!!!
Hi David,
I already have the Book, will start reading tonight.
Also I have a question, I follow the steps as you where saying (HelloWorld Trigger), And i have an “Error: Compile Error: expecting an equals sign, found ‘1’ at line 2 column 14”
The code:
trigger HelloWorld on Lead (before update) {
for (Leaf 1 : Trigger.new) {
1.FirstName = ‘Hello’;
1.LastName = ‘World’;
}
}
Did something change with the new release?
Thanks
Use the letter L instead of #1!
I got the same error message and when I changed the #1 to L. I got a different error message: Error: Compile Error: line 3:2 no viable alternative at character ‘f’ at line 3 column 2
What does this mean?
Probably forgot a semicolon
Cheers for the quick reply. So I put this exact code in:
trigger HelloWorld on Lead (before update) {
for (Lead l : Trigger.new) {
1.FirstName = ‘Hello’;
1.LastName = ‘World’;
}
}
Where else do I need to add a semicolon?
Still looks like you’re using the #1 a few times!
Hi David, I created a lookup relationship on user. I would like to know how to display UserType picklist values(user, partner, Customer portal user) as like in the image below. http://i.stack.imgur.com/A2veT.jpg (This image I got online). Thanks
I believe Salesforce does that standard out of the box on any page layout!
Thank you David. I tried adding a lookup relationship of User on Account. In the page layout I get only the text box. Could you please let me know the steps for getting userType dropdown. Thanks.
Hi David,
I know that you’ve exerted a lot of time and effort to make this a perfect guide for beginners learning to code using Apex, so a million thanks for that. Reading your supportive messages to every person who posted their comments here really motivated me. Coding has always been my biggest fear but is also my biggest goal. I was just so afraid of failing to achieve that goal before so I didn’t even tried. But now, I’m accepting your challenge and I will do my best to be not just a Salesforce Developer but to be a Salesforce Developer as great as you David. I don’t know how long will it take, I got a long long way to go, but having a mentor like you, I know I will get there. =)
Thanks for inspiring me,
Loren
Cheering for you Loren, good luck =)
David
Thank you so much David! Your support means a lot to me.
Wish to see you someday and to thank you in person. Hopefully at Dreamforce! =)
Thank you so much David! Your support means a lot to me =)
I’m gonna do it this year!
You go Justin!
I have become Salesforce Developer. Thanks much David. YOU ARE GEM!!!! You are God for us as I can’t afford big training fees.
Thank you – I enjoy it!!
This is a great website. I want to be a Dev ASAP. I have VBA background.
Hi Target, my target to become salesforce dev is 4 months(end of Aprial) would like to write app_builder and platform developer 1 exams, any suggestions??
Hii David,
I promise you to become a good Salesforce developer in another 5 months. I am very new to this but since I got placed in Accenture I got this technology to work. I am trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks for your Valuable inspiration.
Regards,
Good luck Ravi =)
Currently working 60 hours/week as a Retail Manager while aspiring to become a developer with minimal current coding knowledge or background. My loan was denied for a coding camp in Milwaukee due to previous student loan debt so I decided to lace em’ up and do it on my own with the generous help from this site, Thank you David. Head first Java is in the mail already as well as some Trailhead under my belt. I Want. I Can. I Will be a developer before starting another 4th quarter in retail!!! Thanks and good luck to all of you fellow folks who dream big and hurdle those hurdles every day…
That’s the spirit Chris!
Hi David,
I promise you to become a Salesforce developer in another 6 months.
You are a true inspiration.
Regards,
Swaraj Behera
WOOP WOOP!!
I’m in but I’m a little later getting started since I’m just reading this. I’m going to try to step it up and get there by 1/1/2015 with a “drop dead” date of 2/1/2016. Do you recommend doubling up like that or should I take the full 2 months?
Slow and steady is my recommendation – welcome aboard Meagan!
David, so bummed I couldn’t fist bump you at Dreamforce 15 this year. I am a Sales Cloud consultant but want to dive deep and get in on the “fun” which is the world of CODE! I can’t wait to wear my developer badge with pride and hopefully become a SFDC MVP someday like yourself. I look up to you and your story!! I’m going to be blogging my journey going through trailhead library books and the Java book you’ve shared. Can’t wait to become a developer!!!!!!! Stay tuned and updates shortly on my BRAND NEW page (bear with me during construction) salesforcetrainingwheels.org
Sweeeeeet cheers to your blog and your journey!
http://salesforcetrainingwheels.org/2015/09/24/working-on-excellence-squad/
Hi David!
You are super awesome. I am following your steps and completed the webinars, reading the book (Head first Java). I am now working through the Salesforce trainings.
My questions is, How soon should I consider taking the first test SF ADMIN 201? I mean, should we pace the tests at certain intervals, or do you suggest taking them all at the end? Just curious… Thanks Colette =)
Some people do it literally after one week – so that’s definitely possible!
More realistically I’d say 1 month each cert – anything more than that and you’re probably slacking.
David,
This is just what I have been looking for. I am inspired by your story as well as the many who have shared their stories of commitment as well. I’m taking the plunge after years of bullspitting. I promise to be a salesforce developer within the next 6 months!! Lets go!!!
“I’m taking the plunge after years of bullspitting”
I know exactly what you’re talking about =) Good luck!
Hi David,
I am working as a Backend Tester. I am very much interested in the Salesforce and took training. i am right now i am reading the force.com fundamentals book and write the certification. Till there i feel confident. But when i think about Apex – coding i am getting nervous and lose confident. Need your guidance on this. Thank you so much ..
15 minutes a day is all you need =)
Hi David!
I just found your site this week and wanted to say thank you for being an inspiration. I am an admin who REALLY wants to learn to code and you have made the learning process a bit less daunting. Challenge accepted!!! I promise to learn to code and hopefully get certified no later than Q1-2016. Thanks again and hope to meet you at Dreamforce!
Welcome aboard Racheal!!
Hi.
Even I’am from a marketing background and was into a sales profession, its at that time I realized I really like coding and I want a full time career in coding . Luckily enough I got a job as Admin , but still I really want to code. I promise I’ll learn coding within 6 months and get myself certified. Thanks David you truly are an inspiration.
=)
I became certified admin a year and half since I got introduced with salesforce.com at my work. Even if I like my admin work , I want to code. I want to code so bad. I promise to myself that I will become salesforce developer at the end of 2015 or max 02/16. Any one with study tips and encouragement is welcome. I promise not to blame it on my kids for being behind on my study.
Wish me luck !!
YM
“I promise not to blame it on my kids”
You are very smart =)
I am promising not only to myself but to my family also that I will learn how to code an become a Salesforce Developer.
Promising your family too, I like it!
Hi David,
I am Subhash from Surat, India. Currently I am working as a Integration developer (Java and salesforce) for custom data loader functionality. I have worked in java almost 3 years.
Now I want to learn salesforce development and want to become a certified salesforce developer by end of this year. Can you please give me some suggestion form where I should start? I know basics of salesforce.
I want to become a salesforce evangelist in upcoming years.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Subhash
Everything here on this page!!
Hi David,
just came across your video on Youtube. Now my background is pretty rough, left high school mid way as I was bullied. Had to develop my intellect through self study, as I had a lot of interest with gaming and computing, I grasped the concept of coding by reading books on Objective C and Java, then did some beginner apps on Android with Eclipse and Android studio via Bucky on YouTube. I have friends who are part of Salesforce, and have offered to help in order to become a Salesforce Developer. I’ve just been through a lot in life and I was going through the doubt stage that you mentioned on your video, “can I do it?” You certainly changed my doubtful perception.
Aiming to become a certified developer by the end of this year. Hope I get the chance to meet you some day. Wish me luck.
Go get em Tazur! =)
Hello David,
Been an SFDC admin for 3+ years. Just got the book and looking to jump into the developer side of things. Excited for the journey ahead! I promise I’ll become a developer this year and I hope to meet you at Dreamforce!
David, you are awesome and so is this website. I passed my ADM 201 certification in my first attempt this week without any real “Salesforce Experince” just by following your website and doing atleast 80% of what you have suggested. Thanks for all your hard work.
I am now learning to code in Apex now.I will let you know how I do.
Chandra.
I commit to becoming an admin, and developer this year. And why not get certified?
Hi David,
I am a house wife with 2 children. I worked as a tester 5 yrs back and looking for a fresh start again. I always thought coding is not everyone’s cup of tea!!! However your words and blog has made me believe that Anyone can code! So I take the challenge that I will become sales force developer in next 6 months.
Thank you lighting my path.
Srilatha
Hi, David
Thank You very much to encourage us.
Today onwards i started to learn Salesforce and get certificates ASAP.
@Vishal I’m also promise to learn.
Thank alot
David,
Many thanks for your encouragement via this page. I have taught mathematics, statistics and computer science for over 30 years. In those years the education business has (to say the least) declined as an attractive place in which to earn a living. I have a background career in software, with substantial ORACLE training. I’ve taught JAVA programming at several schools on multiple levels. You have me believing that by committing to Salesforce developer certification, I can SUCCESSFULLY start a new career within half a year. I am committed. THANK YOU!
cheers,
will
David,
Thank you for the time that you dedicate to your site and teaching others! Your honest approach and humor really are greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Michele
Thank you for the kind words Michele!
Hi David I don’t know C Language, Is it OK to start learning Head First JAVA without C Language
Thank You David!!! I have started my career in Salesforce few months back. I have very less knowledge in functional and admin part. I want to become a Good Developer in Salesforce. Should I learn Functional and Admin area 100% before start to code? or I can start learning the Apex Coding directly?
I recommend admin side first. Otherwise you’re gonna build A LOT of bad habits when coding. Not good for the long run.
Thank You so much!!! I will start learning admin side first….
Hi David,
I just finished your first 2 videos to watch before reading the book. When clicking on link to the Q&A video it brings me to a registration page. Any other link to watch the video?
I’m still waiting for the recording too, ha ha ha sorry!!
Thanks for the encouragement David!! Your site is all I needed to get started !! Thanks Much !
this is really god for who want to learn sfdc………
Can’t wait to get started with this! I *really* hope I can make it into the world of being a SF developer soon!! Have been a Salesforce Admin for the past couple of years, though only for a Professional org!
Cheers and good luck!
This is exactly what I needed to find today! Challenge accepted!!! Thank you for the inspiration.
Go Christina!!!
Hi David,
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge through this blog! I have been following you for the past 2-3 months now. I managed to obtain all my 5 functional certifications towards the end of last year before I stumbled onto your blog. I previously thought that becoming a developer would be too much of a challenge since I am a business major but after watching your Dreamforce video, it has inspired me to step up to THAT challenge.
My goal is to be ready for Adv Developer certification by June this year. I wanted to ask, does these 5-6 steps you have provided above, and the Official SFDC Study Guide be sufficient for my preparation?
Thank you once again. I believe the work that you have done here will be a legacy for years to come and the community that you have inspired will continue to pay it forward.
Best,
Sam
Hi David,
I have been working in the Salesforce arena for 10 YEARS as a BA, Solution Architect, PM, etc.because I love the application. But I have been too chicken to deep dive into development formally and give it a try. I have a done a tiny bit of development but not enough or with the consistency needed to feel comfortable putting it on my resume. I have danced around development for 8 years and I am so happy that I found your site. I am committed to becoming a Salesforce developer by the end of 2015. Added this feather to my cap will truly make me 100% versatile in the Salesforce space. Thank you…thank you…thank you. I am SUPER excited! And I finally actually feel like I can do this.
Zee,
Welcome to the club =) Answer the call!!
David
Hello David,
Thank you for this wonderful site and all the help you have been providing, you are one of my Salesforce Shifu. I am a certified SFDC admin and service cloud consultant. I am currently pursuing my advanced administrator certification as well. Ok, here is goes, i will take up the challenge to be certified developer with coding skills by end of this year. I have zero coding skills and i am starting from the scratch. Why am i taking this up? That would be a different story which i would be sharing with you.
Thank you
Praveen Muppri
Courageous!
Hi David…!!
To start off, firstly, “Happy New Year”. I was amazed by looking at your site and content that you put in this site. Hats off to you. I bow down for the efforts and the passion that you have to help others. I am from non technical background and I just started (its been two weeks) to learn Salesforce, which i thought it is very tough for me. I still have lot of fear of coding. I just wanted to know HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS FEAR. Please suggest me David
Finally, All I can say is Thanks a lot lot lot for the wonderful support that u put in. God Bless :)
Success stories, my friend =)
https://www.sfdc99.com/sfdc99-reader-success-stories/
Everyone there was in the same position as you once!
…Anyone can Code!
David
After seeing you at Dreamforce this year I told myself I would follow your plan in 2015. So here I am, it’s 9:00PM on a Tuesday and after a full day with work and taking care of kiddos, my journey begins…
I’m proud of you Patrick =)
David
Finally did it LOL!
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Patrick congrats!!!! Reach out if you ever want to share your story!
David,
This is me thanking you on having this site to help the community. I’m a 201,211 and dev 401 cert holder but never had been attempt to code which is sucks. Starting today I will follow all the steps you provided and hopefully this year I’ll be a fully pledge force.com Developer that knows how to write code. Thanks again
Raz
Cheers Raz!
Hi David,
I have been thinking of learning salesforce for last 2 years but never got a chance due to hectic schedule of office. I work on Java in Office and finally I have decided that my new year resolution is – to become a salesforce developer this year. And I am feeling more determined after I found this blog.
Thank you so much for the help that you are doing to the community. Looking forward to complete all the stuff on this site :)
Gaurav
Go Gaurav!!!!! =)
I have 1 years and 6 months of experience and I am going to accept this challenge. At end of this June 2015, I will be having all this 5 certificates with me. Thank you David for this lot of inspiration and information. I gonna do it!!!
Duly noted Gilly, now get back to work! =)
Hi David,
Happy New Year!!!
I am Pradeep from India currently in Dubai for an onsite engagement related to Data Analytics and MIS. I am from a .NET background with 8 yrs of exp with my role moving to Project Management. Being on this onsite i saw that the my client is using Salesforce and i started exploring SF since mid Dec. Now i am exited and thinking to move to Salesforce (yet to decide Admin or Dev) to have a change in career. What comes in your mind as a quick instinct? Please suggest me to take a decision.
Best Regards,
Pradeep
SALESFORCE!!!!
very good information,your tutorials are very useful
David, writing a goal is so much more powerful than just stating it. I promise to have my Salesforce Developer and Advanced Administrator certificates by the end of January 2015. I’m actually going for the Sales and Service Cloud as well since I am trying to get back into the workforce. Wish me luck!
Go get em CJ, way to commit!
David,
My name is Shaunn, and I am promising you that I WILL become a Salesforce Developer. I’m 21 years old. I have no experience with programming, and I’ve been studying Finance in university. Thanks to an internship at Salesforce, and the opportunity to attend Dreamforce ’14, I realize now that programming is my true passion. I PROMISE you that I’ll be a kickass Force.com developer by Summer 2015. I’m starting now. I just ordered HF Java, I’ve already passed the Admin and Developer exams, and my next goal is the Advanced Developer certification. Heck, it would be pretty awesome to eventually have the Technical Architect certification. I can’t wait to write my own classes and triggers. This is going to be a bumpy road, switching career goals and learning something 100% new, but thanks for this awesome site, David!
I have officially held myself accountable. There’s no turning back now!
This is the kind of dedication I like to see!
I eagerly await your success comment/story/email Shaunn!
And may the Force be with you along your journey!
I have been working with SF for a couple of years and have been wanting to go the developer route. After finding this site and reading all the of the comments here, I have decided to start my journey. Thank you all for giving me the push I need.
I love the site. I appreciate the effort in putting all this information together.
Jim
Good luck on your journey Jim!!!
HI David,
I want to enter the world of Salesforce . I have 12 years of development background on Microsoft technologies and also basic of core java ..
Will It be good to expertise salesforce, and how do i start.
Now’s the best time to join!
https://www.sfdc99.com/2014/12/01/whats-the-highest-paying-programming-language-you-should-learn/
Start here:
https://www.sfdc99.com/beginner-tutorials/
Liz Gladstone taking the David Liu challenge! This is organized so well – thank you for taking the time to do this! I have wanted to do this for some time as I am a very seasoned Admin and this is exactly what I need to get myself there.
hehe =) Go Liz!
Hi David,
Thanks for this great website! I am an admin too with no knowledge of coding. I am going to get started with your tutorials. Do I need to first learn Java through the book you suggested and then start with Apex? How long should I practice Java before I get started on Apex?
Thanks a bunch David!
Do em both at the same time =)
11/13/2014 — Lou Pinto taking the David Liu challenge. Head First Java is on order from Amazon. Like Jose Maria I too am taking the admin to developer path. Looking forward to understanding and creating triggers. Totally ready to go from clicks to code
Bravo Lou, bravo!!! I can tell you are serious about this!
Right on Lou!
I encourage you to go forward. The wave is at its peak, so dont delay. Get on it and ride it now ;)
Companies are DYING for SF professionals. Im not exagerating!
Ive turned down more jobs in the last month than in my last year!
Job firms would call me at least every day, wanting to get me hooked up with all sorts of companies. From banking to real estate, from car leasing companies to medical appliances.
SF is booming. So go all the way, dont stop! Tell your body you are not tired, you are in command!
Mind over matter. Go strong and dont get distracted. Do what ya gotta do!
The hard work WILL pay off.
Take care buddy :)
When you say read 3 Tutorials per week, do you mean 3 chapters or 3 modules? I think there are only 7 chapters in total?
So the above is like a 2-3 month guide? Thanks David!
3 modules (less than one chapter) per week =) You’re spot on that this is a 3-month guide!
David, what would you recommend we do with watching the official #Apex4Admins webinar series!
There are only 3. When should we watch the series (after we are done or 1 per week?)
You’ll want to watch them alongside the corresponding chapter. You can see the right order here:
https://www.sfdc99.com/beginner-tutorials/
Hello Developer Community! I’m committed to joining you all soon enough. Almost done with Head Start Java and about to begin a weekly study group with two amazing coders. Life is good :) Thanks for the camaraderie out there and good luck to all!
=) Hi Katie =)
Go Katie!!!
David, your advice is perfect. I studied exactly what you recommended in addition to working with my developer copy of Salesforce and easily passed the developer exam a couple of days ago. One thing that really helped me — I took the time to understand WHY an answer was correct, not just memorizing the answer. The actual test questions are very descriptive and the wording (if you know the material) will point you to the correct answer.
I took about six weeks to study, usually 10 hours per week. I could have probably passed with less study time but I really wanted to know the material.
Thank you for bringing clarity to the testing process. I am now going to study for the Admin exam and hope to take it before the end of the year!
My pleasure Michael, glad I could help you succeed!!
Although your study habits are so good you would’ve succeeded without any help!!
I’m currently working as a manual tester and struggling hard to get the start i need in the salesforce world and i’m committed to myself (cleared dev 401 :) ) and I promise you that i’d become Salesforce developer in next 6 months :)
/SALUTE!
David, I promise you, I will become an awesome SFDC developer. I’ve been following your blog lessons for a couple weeks already, I met you at Dreamforce, went to your sessions and to a chat with you at Innovation Theather (don’t remember if this is the right name), I am working my ass off to become a dev as soon as possible. I believe you, anyone can code, it’s 2:18 AM here and before going to sleep, I wanted to make this promise to you, only today, because now I am confident of telling you this. I’ve done some steps already now I will look for a Dev position. I hope I can find something good. Thanks for being this awesome mentor for me, you are an inspiration for all Salesforce professionals that want to become Developers one day.
Thanks. I will be back to share my results. You rock!
I’ll take you up on that promise Gabriel and I’m going to be cheering for you from the sidelines. Let me know what I can do to help, I believe in you too! Love to hear the full story soon!!
Hi David,
Sorry to disturb you again, as you know in visualforce there is a lot of use of javascript. I found one website ( http://www.javatpoint.com/javascript-tutorial ) or you’ll suggest “Head first javascript” book as you suggest for Java. This website is really very good for core java too.(For basic concept)
Thanks
Swapnil
I actually pieced together Javascript through a bunch of random sites on the web, so there’s none in particular I would recommend.
Generally I love the “Head First” series though so you can’t go wrong there =)
Hi David,
Kindly can you tell me, probably when you will update recording links of your dreamforce session. Eagerly waiting for it.
– Swapnil
The videos aren’t up yet unfortunately and I have no idea when they will be actually =O
Hey David,
Thanks a ton for putting up such an informative website. I have always wanted to be a developer and I tried my hand at coding a couple of times in the past but always gave up because I thought that I just didn’t have the aptitude/intellect for it. I attended your session this year at Dreamforce and I can’t express in words that how motivated and geared up I now am again to become a Salesforce developer in 6-8 months from now (hopefully even sooner!). If I am able to do it this time and don’t end up giving up, I swear I am gonna send you a huge box of Indian sweets :)
hahaha I would LOVE that! Thank you Mayank and best of luck, we will be cheering for you!
Hi David,
I currently have my adm 201, advanced adm 211 (formerly 301), and my dev 401 certifications. I am finding more and more though, that along with having the 401 certification, companies looking to hire expect me to be able to code. Which of course, I have absolutely no knowledge of coding languages or methods. I am really looking forward to beginning your tutorials and learning to code by the end of the year (hopefully)! I just purchased the Head First Java book and cannot wait. I just wanted to say thank you for creating such a site to help the admins like me who really need to take our skills to the next level!
Best Regards,
Nick
My pleasure Nick =) Wish you the best in your learning, let us know how it goes!
David
Hi David,
I want to do Salesforce 401 certificate. Can you please share all the information, study materials to me.
Also one more important thing is to i want your guidance to complete my certification ASAP.
my e-mail – nagesh.ns21@gmail.com
regards,
Nagesh Patil
This is all you need Nagesh!
https://www.sfdc99.com/2014/10/02/guide-to-passing-all-salesforce-certifications/
Hi David, I am now specifically writing to you on this post that I WILL BECOME A SALESFORCE DEVELOPER by earlier next year. I am making this promise to me first and will prove it soon.
Thanks buddy!!
I am cheering for you especially =)
Thanks a lot David for motivating me:-))
Hi David.. I promise you, I’ll become great Salesforce developer. I took my first step too. I have successfully completed my 401 certification, and best part is I got job as a trainee Salesforce developer in Mumbai, India.
Now learning core java + apex as you suggest.
I am my own worst enemy. But one best thing I learned from you is that “believe” . Even I can do it.
Swapnil
=)
I am watching the first webinar right now! I am not sure if I can do 5-10 hours/week, but I will do as much as I can. My goal had been by the end of January, but if I can do it by the end of the year, that would be awesome. I couldn’t go to Dreamforce, so I will watch for the recordings of your sessions to be posted. I just started reading the book last night too! Thank you for this site! One question, after doing all this do you think it would be reasonable to try to take the Advanced Dev certification, or would that take a lot more studying? I have Admin, Advanced Admin, and Dev certs now.
Advanced dev is a beast, you will need either a TON of studying or 1 year coding experience!
Good to know. Thanks!
OK, count me in! If anyone else uses the app ‘Lift’ then you can find 2 Apex4Admin goals in there, one to read the book and one to do the tutorials :-)
Go Shaun go!!!
Already got the job as a jr. Salesforce developer. now learning apex and fixing currently broken triggers. plan to start writing new code by January. Plan to have five certifications by March. Plan to tell you “I did it!” in March/April 2015.
without this website I would be lost. my org has the premier package with training videos for salesforce and the videos still cannot match this website.
great job and thank you!
CoolCodingChad
I love you CoolCodingChad
It’s ALL your fault. Now that I know .. I can … I have to do it. It STUCK in my brain. #obsessed
Already made the first steps towards this goal by completing the Udacity course this week. After much urging from my Salesforce admin friends to give it a go, I say Challenge…Accepted!
From Bartender to Salesforce Developer.
Respect! Your story will inspire many!
Wish I could be there in person to see your Dreamforce sessions, but hopefully you can have recorded versions available soon! Can’t wait to see them!
Im done! I just quit my job at the Santander Bank Dave :)
My last day is the 17th of October, my birthday.
Im going to invest in my career, study full time, 100% for 3 months or more, get certified then go to England (I just came back from London, again) and land a position there. SF is booming in the UK!
So, definitely going to follow the Admin to Dev path.
Thank you for your inspiration!
Jose this is HUGE!!
I’m proud of you for having the guts to do this and I believe you will be successful!
Let me know how I can help and keep me updated!
David
Thank YOU for your time, energy and dedication to this blog!
And yes, I am definitely focused towards my goal and confident of my SF future :)
I will surely keep you posted!
Rock on Dave!
This is the first time I make a promise since I start learning code.
” I will become developer or at least a work in Salesforce field this year ” !
Thank you
Visal
I’m proud of you Visal!
You always encourage me! thanks for that.
However, I still need your support before going out to Salesforce’s world. As you’ve been informed of my failure during the fist interview, It would be very helpful if you guide me the advance topic like web service, advance apex, visualforce etc..
I am hungry of learning :-)))
Visal
Hi David,
I made it ! I mad it! I have received the confirmation that I’m recruited for Business Analyst/Junior developer job. Thank you for your encouragement and advise. I wouldn’t make it without it. I will write my story on blog and share to motivate other people. I am sure that my story will inspire them as I came from the no-code background.
I will start my work on early November under the probation of 4 months ( I am still concern during this probation period as I have never worked in this field before, much appreciated if you can give some advise).
Good luck to those who made promise like me and wish you all the best.
I would love to hear from you all.
Kind Regards,
Visal
YES!!!!!
SO PROUD OF YOU VISAL!!!
And I can’t wait for you to tell us your story after you’re done partying and celebrating (well deserved)!!
David
I finished my story and published it on my blog. This is the link http://ouvisal.free.fr/?p=55.
Hope this story will inspire more people and could become your champion’s challenge :-)
Good day
Visal
Visal you are #AWESOME!!!
Congratulations on persevering and achieving your dreams, even though it seemed impossible! SO PROUD OF YOU!! I know you will inspire many!!
I’m going to repost your story (and link to your blog)! I owe you a t-shirt too when I print my next batch!
Amazing Visal! Your an inspiration as well!
Hi Visal, unable to open the link you had posted here. Kindly repost it..!! thankyou
Congrats Visal, am impressed with your story. Even am in the same path as you did.
I would love to be in touch with you. if you can share your email id with me ( sandy85aug@gmail.com)
Thanks,
Sandeep