PLATFORM DEVELOPER II STUDY GUIDE

Describe the capabilities of base-system objects such as sharing objects, history objects, metadata objects, multi-currency, and Chatter objects.

• Sharing Objects
• EntityHistory
• Multicurrency Considerations
• Chatter Objects (Diagram)

Describe how to design code that accommodates multi-language, multi-currency, multi-locale considerations.

• Support Users in Multiple Languages
• Querying Fields in Multi-currency Org

Describe the implications of compound data types in Apex programming.

• Compound Field Types Considerations

Describe the use cases for and benefits of external IDs.

• Using and External ID

Identify use cases for different types of custom metadata and custom settings, and describe how to implement solutions for those use cases.

• Custom Metadata (Trailhead)
• Custom Settings

Given a scenario, describe the implications of the order of execution of a record save.

• Triggers and Order of Execution

Describe the interactions between Visualforce/Apex with Flow/Process Builder.

Given a scenario, identify the optimal programmatic or declarative solution.

• When to use Declarative vs. Programmatic Tools

Given a scenario, debug unexpected behavior due to save execution order.

• Triggers and Order of Execution

Describe the Apex features available for error handling and maintaining transactional integrity.

• An Introduction to Exception Handling
• Error Handling Best Practices for Lightning and Apex

Identify potential issues with inefficient code and mitigation techniques to avoid exceeding governor limits.

• Apex Code Best Practices

Describe the data return types for SOQL and SOSL queries and their impact on variable assignment.

• Working with SOQL and SOSL Query Results

Describe the options, best practices, and use cases for asynchronous execution.

• Asynchronous Apex

Given a scenario, identify the appropriate dynamic Apex feature.

• Dynamic Apex

Given a scenario, describe when and how to use Apex managed sharing.

• Understanding Apex Managed Sharing

Describe the use cases for the various authentication techniques.

• Understanding Authentication

Given a scenario, describe how to use a standard set controller.

• Standard Controllers

Describe the considerations when creating custom controllers and controller extensions.

• Considerations for Creating Custom Controllers and Controller Extensions

Describe the techniques for using Visualforce to perform actions and partial page refresh.

• Implementing Partial Page Updates with Command Links and Buttons

Describe the messaging techniques and best practices when displaying errors in user interfaces.

• Displaying the Error Message on Visualforce Pages

Describe techniques to maximize code re-use with Visualforce.

• Custom Components

Describe use cases for JavaScript in a Visualforce page.

• Using JavaScript in Visualforce Pages

Given a set of requirements, describe the process for designing Lightning components.

• Lightning Component Basics (Trailhead)

 Describe the common performance issues for user interfaces and the techniques to mitigate them.

• Developer Best Practices Checklist
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Describe the considerations for query performance.

• Improve SOQL Query Performance

Describe how to expose Apex classes as SOAP and REST web services.

• Exposing Apex Classes as REST Web Services
• Exposing Apex Methods as SOAP Web Services

Describe how to use system classes to integrate with SOAP- or REST- based web services.

Describe when and how to use metadata, streaming, and Analytics API to enhance Apex and Visualforce solutions.

• Metadata API
• Streaming API
• Analytics API

Describe the best practices for unit testing in Apex.

• Apex Testing Best Practices
• Code Coverage Best Practices

Describe how to apply different techniques to create test data and responses.

• Run Unit Test Methods
• Understanding Test Data

Describe the implications of testing Visualforce controllers and controller extensions.

• Testing Controllers and Controller Extensions

Describe various ways to execute tests and specify test execution options.

• Understanding Testing in Apex

Given a scenario, identify the appropriate tool to analyze application performance profiles and troubleshoot data and performance issues.

• Force.com Tools and Toolkits

Given a scenario, identify the appropriate deployment tool.

• Salesforce Development Tools

For this section, read the tool descriptions to understand their intentions and strengths. (ANT Migration tool vs. Data Loader, which use cases for which tools?)