Apex Programming Practice Exam
Apex Programming Practice Exam
About Apex Programming Exam
The Apex Programming Exam is designed to assess your knowledge and skills in Apex, the proprietary programming language for Salesforce. This exam focuses on writing, testing, and deploying Apex code within Salesforce environments. It is ideal for individuals aiming to become proficient in developing and customizing Salesforce applications using Apex.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Salesforce developers looking to enhance their Apex programming skills
- Individuals aiming to become Salesforce-certified developers
- Professionals involved in the customization and automation of Salesforce solutions
- Anyone looking to improve their ability to integrate Apex with Salesforce objects and workflows
- Developers interested in building advanced features and custom applications on the Salesforce platform
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of Salesforce platform and its features
- Experience with object-oriented programming concepts
- Familiarity with database concepts such as SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language)
- Understanding of Salesforce triggers and classes
- Comfortable working with Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components
Knowledge Gained
- Proficiency in writing Apex classes, triggers, and batch processes
- Understanding the Salesforce data model and how to interact with it using Apex
- Ability to test and deploy Apex code in a Salesforce environment
- Skill in optimizing and debugging Apex code for better performance
- Deep knowledge of Salesforce governor limits and best practices for writing efficient code
Course Outline
The Apex Programming Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Apex Programming
- Overview of Salesforce and the Apex programming language
- Setting up Salesforce developer environments
- Understanding the role of Apex in Salesforce development
Domain 2 – Apex Classes and Triggers
- Creating and using Apex classes
- Writing and deploying Apex triggers
- Using Salesforce events to trigger custom actions
Domain 3 – Working with Salesforce Objects
- Using SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) for querying Salesforce objects
- Manipulating Salesforce objects in Apex code
- Best practices for working with Salesforce data in Apex
Domain 4 – Apex Testing and Debugging
- Writing and running unit tests for Apex code
- Using Salesforce debugging tools to identify and fix issues
- Ensuring Apex code meets test coverage requirements for deployment
Domain 5 – Governor Limits and Optimization
- Understanding Salesforce governor limits and how they affect code execution
- Techniques for optimizing Apex code for performance
- Best practices for writing efficient Apex code
Domain 6 – Advanced Apex Features
- Working with asynchronous Apex (future methods, batch Apex, etc.)
- Using Apex with Visualforce and Lightning components
- Integrating Apex with external services via APIs
Domain 7 – Deployment and Maintenance
- Deploying Apex code from a developer sandbox to production
- Managing code versions using Salesforce change sets
- Maintaining and optimizing deployed Apex code
