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Architecting a Commercial Application

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:35:27 -0700

Learn about the most common architectural pieces to consider when developing commercial apps.

How to Write Good Unit Tests

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:34:35 -0700

This article explores the proper structure, code scenarios, and the properties of well-written unit tests.

Tech Talk: Force.com for Google App Engine for Java

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:33:50 -0700

Learn how to connect the Force.com and Google App Engine clouds.

Apex Code Best Practices

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:36:32 -0700

Program better and more efficiently with these best practices.

A Comprehensive Look at the Force.com Cloud Platform

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:33:58 -0700

This whitepaper provides a bird's-eye view of the Force.com platform and features.

Governors in Apex Code

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:02:54 -0700

Learn why governors are used on Force.com and how they are calculated.

Tech Talk: Introduction to the Email Services on Force.com

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:02:17 -0700

Discover how to send and respond to email using the built-in email services of Force.com.

Using Formulas and Google Charts to Visualize Data

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:51:54 -0700

Learn how to embed visualizations by simply using formulas.

Tech Talk: Force.com Sites Deep Dive

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:22:05 -0700

Discover how to build public web sites and web applications with Force.com Sites.

Tech Talk: Introduction to the Force.com Database

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:21:17 -0700

Learn about the database and related services

Adding CAPTCHA to Force.com Sites

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:25:41 -0700

Add a CAPTCHA challenge-response test to your applications.

Authenticating Users on Force.com Sites

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:23:59 -0700

Learn how to use Customer Portal to authenticate users on Force.com Sites.

An Introduction to Force.com Sites

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:10:07 -0700

A practical article on how to get started with Force.com Sites.

Using Force.com with Subversion for Team Development

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:15:54 -0700

Learn how to use a shared code repository when developing applications in a team. Download Now!

Access Force.com from Java-based Google App Engine apps.

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:32:13 -0700

Force.com for Google App Engine for Java

Force.com Toolkit for Adobe AIR and Flex

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:37:10 -0700

The toolkit has been refreshed to support the latest Force.com Web Services API.

Force.com Mobile Development for the iPhone using Visualforce

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:12:24 -0700

Learn how to create a custom user interface for the iPhone.

Using Apex Managed Sharing to Create Custom Record Sharing Logic

Fri, 15 May 2009 08:26:04 -0700

Learn how to programatically share records.

Tech Talk Series: Visualforce Components Deep Dive

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:07:57 -0700

Learn how to build advanced Visualforce Components.

An Introduction to Environments

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:57:01 -0700

Learn about the various editions, best practices and design considerations.

An Introduction to Formulas

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:27:16 -0700

This article provides an overview of formulas, together with examples of how they are used on the platform.

Tech Talk Series: Introduction to Apex Code

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:05:34 -0700

Learn about the Apex programming language and how it is used on Force.com.

An Introduction to Force.com Mobile Application Development

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:03:22 -0700

Learn how to develop and deploy Force.com applications on mobile devices.

Quick Reference for Developing Packages

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:02:40 -0700

This implementation guide provides a consolidated reference on packaging applications.

Delivering Static Resources with Visualforce

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:02:03 -0700

Learn how to use static resources in Visualforce, and make the best use of Force.com Sites caching.

An Introduction to the Force.com IDE

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:01:11 -0700

Read about the Force.com IDE - a powerful integrated development environment for creating, modifying and deploying Force.com applications.

Security Implementation Guide

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:14:58 -0700

A comprehensive guide to configuring the security options available on Force.com.

Tutorial: Modal Dialogs in Visualforce using the Yahoo! User Interface Library

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:35:04 -0800

Tutorial: Modal Dialogs in Visualforce using the Yahoo! User Interface Library Discover how to create popup modal dialog in Visualforce using an AJAX library.

Webinar: A Practical Overview of Building Apps on Force.com

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:34:15 -0800

Dive in and start building apps after watching this practical introduction.

Webinar: Multitenant Magic

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:33:25 -0800

Peek Under the Covers of the Force.com Data Architecture.

An Overview of Force.com Security

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:13:16 -0800

Learn about user and client authentication through administrative permission, data access and the sharing model.

Apex Web Services and Callouts

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:23:49 -0800

Learn how to create and invoke web services using Apex Code.

Ten Common Mistakes Architects Make When Building a Force.com Application

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:00:17 -0800

Avoid common pitfalls when designing and coding an application on the Force.com platform.

Spring '09 Release Preview

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:07:08 -0800

Learn about the new features coming in the Spring '09 release.

An Introduction to Apex Code Test Methods

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:45:53 -0800

This article introduces test methods, covering syntax, best practices and advanced topics in code coverage.

An Introduction to Builder

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:58:57 -0800

Learn about the powerful web-based interface that can be used to manage all the declarative, procedural and administrative capabilities of the Force.com platform.

An Introduction to Packaging

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:52:32 -0800

This article provides an introduction to packaging and distribution on the Force.com platform.

Force.com Sites

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:51:55 -0800

The Force.com Sites landing page provides link to all you need to get started on Force com Sites.

Whitepaper: Agile Development Meets Cloud Computing

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:19:40 -0800

Learn how agile development is used within salesforce.com to deliver the Force.com platform.

Webinar: Force.com Sites Developer Preview

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:18:54 -0800

Watch this recorded webinar describing the features available in the Developer Preview of Force.com Sites.

An Introduction to Visualforce

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:28:22 -0800

Learn all about Visualforce, the component-based user interface framework for the Force.com platform.

Tour de Force at Dreamforce 2008 Wrapup

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:27:33 -0800

Watch the keynote and over 40 sessions, download the books, view photographs and learn about the experience. Check It Out!

An Introduction to Metadata and Development as a Service

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:13:26 -0800

Development as a Service (DaaS) is a suite of features that allow you to use traditional development practices for creating on-demand applications. This article introduces the Metadata API and its relationships with DaaS.

Security Tips for Apex and Visualforce Developers

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:12:24 -0800

Learn how to deal with the security implications of Cross-Site Scripting, Cross-Site Request Forgery and SOQL Injection in your Visualforce and Apex coding.

The Force.com Multitenant Architecture

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:33 -0800

Force.com’s foundation is a metadatadriven software architecture that enables multitenant applications. This white paper explores the architecture and design of this multitenant platform.

Force.com for Amazon Web Services

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:27:43 -0800

Force.com for Amazon Web Services lets developers easily create applications that integrate the power of Force.com and the Amazon Web Services.

Force.com for Facebook

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:26:53 -0800

Force.com for Facebook is a set of tools and services that enables developers to harness the power of the Facebook and Force.com platforms to build business applications for Facebook.

Force.com Sites

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:34:07 -0800

With Force.com Sites, you can now create public websites and applications that run natively on the Force.com Platform.

An Introduction to the Force.com IDE

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:13:09 -0700

This article provides an overview of the Force.com IDE - a powerful integrated development environment for creating, modifying and deploying Force.com applications.

An Introduction to the Force.com Database

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:52:46 -0700

This article provides a technical introduction to the Force.com Database

Webinar: Winter '09 Developer Highlights and Dreamforce Preview

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:29:36 -0700

Watch this recorded webinar about features that are now available in the Winter '09 release.

Free Download of the New and Improved PHP Toolkit 13.0

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:41:13 -0700

The PHP Toolkit has been updated to version 13.0 of the Force.com Web Services API. Another big improvement is better support for API Relationships.

Webinar: Building Smarter Apps Using Formulas and Workflow

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:40:59 -0700

This recorded webinar demonstrates how to enhance your applications with formulas and workflow functionality. Watch Now

What's Hot in Winter '09 for Developers

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:47:00 -0700

Learn about some of the new features arriving in Winter ‘09, and access the pre-release trial.

Mashing up Force.com and Zillow

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:43:20 -0700

Zillow.com provide a REST-based Web Services API for residential property valuations. This article builds a Force.com mashup implementation using the service.

Success Story: Landing on Wall Street with Force.com

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:32:56 -0700

Rexlo Joe, lead architect at the Navatar Group, talks about how he spearheaded the development of a suite of financial applications.

Whitepaper: The Enterprise Meets the Cloud

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:31:41 -0700

Peter Coffee examines whether full-scale enterprise application developers should take a pass on PaaS.

Code: Google Data APIs Schema Demo

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:17:21 -0700

This open source tool extracts Force.com object meta-data and saves it to a Google Spreadsheet.

Webinar: Force.com Toolkit for Google Data APIs

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:17:27 -0700

A chance to watch the recent webinar, which introduces the toolkit and demonstrates the API in action.

Code: Consolidated Case History Timeline with Visualforce

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:08:18 -0700

Learn how to build apps that directly access the Google Documents, Calendar, Spreadsheets, Blogger and Contacts APIs as first-class Apex citizens.

Force.com Migration Tool Guide

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:56:30 -0700

Learn how to Deploy Apex Code and Migrate Organization Settings Using the Force.com Migration Tool, a Java/Ant-based command-line utility.

Guide to Certification

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:28:19 -0700

Developers and Admins will soon be able to gain official certification on the Force.com platform, with the announcement of a global rollout of formal certification.

Success Story: Bringing Force.com to Europe

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:27:41 -0700

Dan Belwood of Sofia Works describes his company's approach to cloud computing and its leveraging of Apex and Visualforce to build custom applications.

Summer '08 Developer Preview Release of Force.com IDE

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:16:44 -0700

A new version of the Force.com IDE is now available, featuring page layouts, validation rules, workflows and more.

Success Story: The Making of a Platform ISV

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:17:38 -0700

Scott Hemmeter looks at Force.com and sees an ISV business in the making. Read about Scott and his successful Arrowpointe Maps application.

Force.com Toolkit for Google Data APIs

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:56:16 -0700

This toolkit exposes the Google Data APIs directly within Apex, making it easier to access them natively from your Force.com apps. Click through to download the toolkit and access the tutorials.

Workbench 2.0 Now Available

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:50:57 -0700

Workbench is a community-contributed, web-based application tool that administrators and developers can use to manage salesforce.com organizations. It now includes SOSL Search, Smart Lookups and Performance Enhancements.

Success Story: Building a Career with PHP and Force.com

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:50:13 -0700

Discover how Mike Simonds, a developer.force.com community member, learned how to use PHP and the Force.com Web Services API to write a series of useful tools and tutorials.

Free Event: Tour de Force comes to Santa Clara, Dublin and Tokyo

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:31:55 -0700

Our global roadshow rolls on, with three cities in June: Santa Clara, Dublin and Tokyo. Whether you're a developer, IT pro, business analyst, or entrepreneur, come and meet the community and Force.com experts, and benefit from tutorials, technical sessions, hands-on labs and demos. All for free. Reserve your spot today!

Webinar: Beyond S-Controls. Master Visualforce in Summer '08

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:30:46 -0700

With the imminent release of Visualforce, your days of relying on S-Controls should be numbered. Register for this live webinar and learn why replacing them with Visualforce will reward you with speed, stability, and much more

MyLoanBiz Builds Mortgage Application on the Force.com Platform

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:01:44 -0700

The five-person MyLoanBiz company, which calls on a small pool of developers on an as-needed basis, runs a tight shop that maximizes the strengths of each employee. Read their story on how the Force.com platform has given the company a blueprint for building a business - complete with technology, marketing, and new releases.

CODA Launches First Enterprise Accounting System Built on the Force.com Platform

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:00:38 -0700

CODA just launched CODA 2go, an on-demand financial system built entirely on the Force.com platform. Learn how they developed their custom application in this success story.

Enhancing Print Anything To Allow Direct PDF Generation

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:56:04 -0700

Enhancing the Print Anything project, Astitch.net recently published a free extension called the Astitch Document Generator. Find out how this application allows direct PDF generation by exposing the power of XSL and the FOP (Formatting Objects Processing) standard to any data in Salesforce.

Ready to Deploy Visualforce? It's Coming in Summer '08!

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:21:54 -0700

Dreamforce Europe opened today with the announcement that Visualforce and Visualforce Components will be made available with the Summer '08 release, out early June. Get started by following our tutorials, demos, code samples and more.

S-Controls and AJAX: Show a Pull-Down List of Related Contacts

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:28:18 -0700

This S-Control example uses AJAX and JavaScript to add functionality to a standard page. Download the sample code and learn how to supplement your pages with additional information while maintaining a familiar user interface.

Download the Workbench App & Open Source Code

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:39:12 -0700

Combining the power of both the Apex Data Loader with the Force.com Explorer, the Workbench can insert, upsert, update, export, delete, undelete, and purge data as well as describe any object in your salesforce.com organization. The Web app, along with as the source code are now available for you to download.

Developing with Force.com and Google

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:40:25 -0700

Get started building powerful Force.com apps that integrate innovative Google technologies.

Riskonnect Delivers with Force.com

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:07:52 -0700

Read how the Force.com platform enabled Bob Morrell, CEO of Riskonnect, to avoid having to build and maintain his own infrastructure while delivering a revolutionary risk management solution in the process.

“The Perfect Job”: Building Force.com Apps for Nonprofits

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:11:51 -0700

The road to a dream job does not always run straight. Read about how Steve Andersen, who joined the tech-savvy Seattle nonprofit ONE/Northwest three years ago and has since helped build Force.com applications for some 20 Pacific Northwest environmental groups.

Discover the Advance Capabilities of Visualforce

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:22:24 -0700

In this article series, read how you can use Visualforce pages and controllers to create dependent picklists based on related objects, as well as creating flexible user interfaces based on these picklists.

Be a Part of the Tour de Force Experience: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Boston

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:19:01 -0800

Register now, as this global roadshow rolls on to four new cities in April! Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Boston are the next stops on our 20-city tour. Whether you're a developer, IT pro, business analyst, or entrepreneur, this is the ideal opportunity to experience Force.com live and in person. Come and meet the community and the top Force.com experts and benefit from tutorials, technical sessions, hands-on labs, and demos. Reserve your spot today!

Force.com Platform Offers Path to Profit in Ten Months

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:02:53 -0800

How does a small startup attract customers like Hitachi, Symantec, and CBS and within one year turn a profit? The way Apttus puts it, quite easily. Read this to learn how Apttus built its first application — and startup success -- entirely on the Force.com platform.

Force.com Email Services: Sample code for how to unsubscribe from emails

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:58:39 -0800

Would you like to have a way to allow your customers and prospects to unsubscribe email messages sent out by marketing companies? Learn from this sample code how you can write Force.com Email Services to process unsubscribe requests from the email recipients. Download Now!

Announcing the Latest Version of the PHP Toolkit

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:53:10 -0800

Looking for an easy way to make Web service API method calls? The new version of the PHP Toolkit is for you. And if you’re already a toolkit user, you’ll be delighted to know that it’s been updated for the latest API, including support for the new metadata API.
Download Now!

Force.com Email Services

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:58:49 -0800

Learn how you can use Force.com Email Services to send emails to Salesforce and process them with Apex code to create and update data from inbound emails. This sample code shows you how an email can be used to create new tasks for a contact record with a matching email address.

Announcing Force.com Development as a Service

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:17:02 -0800

Discover the new set of tools and services that bring developer productivity and collaboration to the Force.com platform-as-a-service model. Development as a Service includes the new Metadata API, Force.com IDE and more.

Who’s Using Force.com?

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:14:54 -0800

Read about customers and developers that are finding fast, cost-effective success building their latest business apps on the force.com platform.

Tour de Force San Francisco – A Force.com Platform Conference

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:09:21 -0800

Kick off the New Year with Tour de Force San Francisco! Join us for this powerful free event and the chance to learn new skills, get expert guidance, and hear inside information on the latest Force.com development technologies.

Whitepaper: The Force.com Platform

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:08:30 -0800

Force.com platform, the world’s leading on-demand development and deployment environment. The Force.com platform brings all the advantages of the on-demand environment to your own custom applications. Get an introduction to the basics of the platform, including its architecture and main components.

Tutorial: Force.com for ASP.NET Developers

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:07:26 -0800

Learn how you can use Force.com Web Services to access Salesforce.com data from within a Visualforce page and/or a Microsoft ASP.NET Web form. This article will take you through the process of creating custom Force.com logic, then demonstrate how to call that logic from within a Force.com application or from a custom application hosted outside Salesforce.com. Go ahead and mash it up!

Force.com: Apex Email Services

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:49:21 -0800

The Apex Email Services preview is now available in your Developer Edition Org., and should be generally available in the next major release. This feature allows you to create email addresses which can process Apex code as seen in this sample code.

Force.com Enables Motorola Admin to Expand Role, Responsibilities

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:06:23 -0800

Michael Farrington has become a force to be reckoned with, thanks to Force.com. Read how Farrington, a Salesforce Administrator on the Sales Technology Team at Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility unit, taught himself how to build Force.com apps, then created a Force.com solution to vastly streamlined a key process for his company.

Tell Us What You’re Building with Force.com

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:05:05 -0800

We’re eager to hear about the cool new apps you are building with Visualforce and force.com! Submit a qualified Visualforce story and we’ll send you a one of our new Force.com t-shirts (while supplies last).

Enterprise Integration Series: Force.com Data Loader

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:02:52 -0800

Integrating Force.com applications with your existing environment sometimes requires moving data in and out of the Force.com database. This screencast, part of the Enterprise Integration Series, focuses on the Force.com Data Loader, covering functionality, tips for effective use, and a demo.

Introducing Force.com Ideas

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:21:00 -0800

We're excited to introduce Force.com Ideas, a set of IdeaExchange categories for the Force.com community. Get active in shaping the platform by posting, commenting, and voting on Force.com ideas. Now the community has a unified way to voice its needs, and we are listening!

Using Browser Technologies in Visualforce

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:20:02 -0800

Questions about using various browsers technologies and how they fit into the Visualforce strategy? Read this four-part series and get answers on how Visualforce, Flex, and Ajax all work together on the Force.com platform.

Success with Visualforce Developer Preview: Employee Directory Application

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:06:24 -0800

Jason Ouellette of Appirio, is one of the 3000 Visualforce Developer Preview program participant taking advantage of the new technology. Read about his experience building a demo Employee Directory application.

"From Admin to App Builder" Live Webinar

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:36:40 -0700

Want to build powerful applications without programming, to support any process or department in your company? Then join us for a live webinar on how to use Force.com to create custom apps that take advantage of the platform's latest features, including workflow, rollup summary fields, and formulas.

PDF Your Force.com Data with Print Anything and Google Docs

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:35:25 -0700

Want to create PDF of your Force.com data? Follow this step-by-step guide and learn how to create Adobe PDF files using Print Anything and Google Docs.

Force.com Tutorial: An Introduction to Visualforce

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:20:44 -0700

Force.com Tutorial: An Introduction to Visualforce Get step-by-step guidance on building your first Visualforce page from this very practical, hands-on tutorial. It covers everything from getting access to the Visualforce Dev Preview to seeing your first Visualforce page live.

Get Your Hands on Visualforce Preview

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:07:23 -0700

Enable your Developer Edition org today and start building on-demand apps that utilize the complete force.com "platform as a service" stack.

Winter '08 Developer Preview Program

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:04:42 -0700

Welcome to the Winter '08 Preview for Developers. Get the latest information on what's new and hot for developers in the Winter '08 release, including some key coders-only technologies you can get your hands on through this Developer Preview.

Developers@Dreamforce ‘07 Sessions Now Available Online!

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:40:26 -0700

Missed Dreamforce ‘07? Everyone from entrepreneurs to admins to hard-core developers can now watch over 30 Developers@Dreamforce sessions across four tracks. These practical presentations and demos from Force.com technical experts give you essential fundamentals, insider tips and tricks, and development best practices on the latest Force.com technologies.

A Dreamforce Attendee Builds a BlackBerry App with Visualforce

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:38:32 -0700

ADN member and Dreamforce ‘07 attendee, Elaine, wasted no time getting started with the Visualforce Developer Preview. Read about the Visualforce tips and tricks she discovered while hanging out in the Developer Lounge and building a custom user experience for her BlackBerry 8800.

Building a Blogging Application Using Visualforce

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:32:49 -0700

You truly can build almost anything on the Force.com platform! This short sample walks you through the creation of a simple blogging app, showing several interesting uses of Visualforce, including a rich text widget from Yahoo, “on load” events in the page, custom controller, “on click” and “action complete” handlers.

Webinar: Platform-as-a-Service and the Future of Enterprise Architecture

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:29:02 -0700

Attend Dave Linthicum's latest webinar for free and to find out why enterprise architecture is evolving from complex, monolithic infrastructures to something far more efficient and dynamic: Platform-as-a-Service.

Announcing Visualforce

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0700

The latest addition to the force.com platform, Visualforce provides a complete framework for building and deploying any kind of user experience, and enabling any kind of interface design and interaction to be built and delivered entirely on demand.

Apex Code: The World’s First On-Demand Programming Language

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:25:44 -0800

This whitepaper provides a conceptual overview of Apex Code and its capabilities, as well as the opportunities it opens for developers.

Send Emails Through S-Controls

Wed, 30 May 2007 11:24:45 -0700

Build new functionality with the Spring '07 Email API. This code example allows you to send emails through the new Email API. You can send both Mass and Single Emails, CC and BCC email addresses, include your email signature as well as send text or HTML email.

Apex Day '07

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:39:03 -0700

ADN Members who missed the event can log in and watch the videos of the presentations and demos. Not a member? It's easy and free to join.

Building Offline Salesforce Apps with Google Gears

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:39:03 -0700

How can your users stay productive with your Salesforce web app while on a plane? You now use Google Gears and Google Web Toolkit to make any on-demand application work off line as well. Read all about it in this article and download the sample code to get started.

Java Partner WSDL Samples 10.0

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Learn how to use the Apex API 10.0 with the Partner WSDL with Java. This sample is a great place to start since it contains an Ant build script, necessary library, and code samples that exercise all the available API method calls.

Apex Toolkit for Eclipse

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Download the new version of the Apex Toolkit for Eclipse. Find out why this is an ideal tool for writing Apex Code and s-controls as well as publishing finished Apex code into other Salesforce instances.

Ready to Launch your On-Demand Company?

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Join hundreds of successful companies who have built their businesses on the salesforce.com platform. Take advantage of a complete set of startup tools, resources and services to build your business today!

Salesforce Platform Success on the Subcontinent

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Read about the amazing success Indian developers are finding on the Salesforce Platform and AppExchange. These partners have recognized the opportunity of on-demand, and are quickly capitalizing on it to grow their businesses.

Get Ready: Dreamforce Developer Preview Screencast

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:25:02 -0700

Developers@Dreamforce '07 will feature some of the biggest Salesforce.com technology announcements ever. Watch this screencast to get a sneak preview demonstrations of exciting new on-demand technologies such as Apex Code(GA), Metadata API (preview), and more. Also, learn how you can receive early access in order to start working with them right away.

Configuring and Implementing Single Sign-on for Salesforce.com

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Learn how to configure the Salesforce environment for Single Sign-On, as described in the How to Implementing Single Sign On with Salesforce.com>guide. In addition, implement client-based Single Sign-On by finding out how token-based SSO can be accomplished with Salesforce desktop clients such as Outlook Edition, Lotus Notes Edition, and Office Edition.

Summer '07 Developer Preview

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Find the latest information on what's new and hot for developers in the Summer '07. Take a preview of Apex Code, Salesforce SOA, Metadata API, and more!

Mashup Third Party Web Services with AJAX Proxy

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Using this tutorial/sample code, learn how to build a mashup on the Salesforce platform using data from a third party web service. As an example, this web service takes in two country names and returns the exchange rate for those two countries.

Introducing the Salesforce Enterprise Integration Series

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:39:03 -0700

The Salesforce Platform makes the concepts of SOA real, and this multipart series will show you how. In this first installment, get an overview and learn about system landscapes, platform integration capabilities, and how you can successfully integrate with Salesforce.com.

Build On-Demand Apps with Adobe Flex

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Were you not able to attend the webinar? You can now watch the screencast and hear from top technical experts from both Salesforce.com and Adobe, and learn how quick and easy it is to create rich applications on the salesforce.com platform with the Flex Toolkit for Apex.

Apex Data Loader 9.0

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Learn how to use the Apex Data Loader to perform bulk operations on your Salesforce.com org -- insert, update, upsert and delete data, as well as export data from Salesforce objects.

Salesforce Developer Conference Wrapup

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:59:39 -0800

There's nothing like attending a Salesforce event in person, but this page is the next best thing. Watch the keynotes, review the sessions, and find out what you missed.

Announcing Developers @ Dreamforce '07

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Dreamforce '07 will have more for developers than ever! Five tracks on everything from Apex Code, app development basics, and advanced programming, to building your on-demand business. Plus, powerful labs, special events, parties, and more.

Building a Google Calendar Mash-up with Salesforce SOA

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:39:03 -0700

You can combine the power of the Salesforce platform with Google Apps to create secure enterprise mash-ups! Read this to see how to use Salesforce SOA and Google Data APIs to present an integrated view of calendar information.

Apollo for Apex Sample Code

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Spur your imagination on what you can do with Flex/Apollo and the Flex Toolkit for Apex. This sample code is a desktop widget for displaying tasks and events from your salesforce.com account on your desktop.

Power of Salesforce SOA in Action

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Watch this 10 min screencast demo and learn how this powerful new capability of the Apex programming language will enable on-demand developers to leverage Web services from anywhere.

Announcing Salesforce SOA

Wed, 30 May 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Introducing Salesforce SOA, a powerful new capability of the Apex programming language that enables developers to leverage Web services from anywhere and build them into their on-demand applications. Salesforce SOA makes it possible to mashup salesforce.com's multi-tenant on-demand service with enterprise workflow and business processes to enable new kinds of enterprise applications on demand.

Free Book Download: Start Building Your First On-Demand App Today

Wed, 30 May 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Read this new second edition of the "Creating On-Demand Applications" book and start building on-demand applications. Newly revised and expanded, it provides practical, step-by-step coverage of the Apex platform and how you can use it to build your own business solutions in hours.

Salesforce Upsert Tutorial

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Read this tutorial by Mike Simonds, an active member of the ADN community. The tutorial focuses on using Oracle as a local database and pushing data to salesforce.com. Learn how performing updates/inserts to salesforce.com via the upsert command gives an organization much more flexibility to keep data refreshed from an internal data system and the organizations sforce instance.

Best Practice Guide for Style Sheets and S-Controls

Wed, 30 May 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Read this simple, How-To Guide for the "not-so-advanced" S-Control developer who wants to apply the Salesforce.com branding to their S-Controls in six easy steps!

On-Demand Platforms and the Future of Enterprise Architecture

Wed, 30 May 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Download Dave Linthicum's latest whitepaper for free and discover the benefits of using an on-demand model for enterprise architecture.

Coding With Apex: Salesforce Toolmaker's Batch Product Goes Real-time

Wed, 30 May 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Read the developer success story on Glenn Wilson of Toronto's CRMfusion. Apex Code is still in preview, Glenn has already put it to work—creating a prototype application that's well on its way to becoming a product and ready to ship as soon as Apex Code is released.

Tutorial: Creating Flex Salesforce Mashups

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Learn how to use the new a to create a simple Flex application and embed this within your Salesforce application.

Mashups: The What and Why

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:39:03 -0700

The first in a two-part series, this article provides an intro to core mashup concepts, as well as covers techniques for creating and enabling enterprise mashups.

Learn to Develop On-Demand Business Applications

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Watch the screencast and discover how the Apex platform makes it easy to create sophisticated applications with complex business logic—and scale them to thousands of users—without servers or infrastructure. The session was presented by Adam Gross of salesforce.com, as well our partners Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Engizma Software from India.

ADN@Web 2.0 Expo

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Visit us at Web 2.0 Expo! We'll be speaking on the business web and demoing the latest Apex platform technologies, including something entirely new for Apex developers.

Time Off Manager: Application Demo

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Get tips on real-world implementation of key Apex platform features andtechnologies by watching this demo of a new app built on Apex.

ADN Insider Briefing: Spring '07 Screencast

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Watch this practical developer update presented by Dave Carroll, ADNTechnical Evangelist and Andrew Waite, PM Apex Code. Log-in required.

Spring '07 Release Updates for Developers

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:59:53 -0800

Get updates on the Spring '07 release.

What's New in Apex Web Services API Spring '07

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:39:03 -0700

With the release of Spring '07, including the Apex API, read about the new features and bug fixes that improve the capabilities of applications that leverage the Apex platform.

Developing on the Apex Platform

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Watch this technical session from the recent Apex Day event for an overview of core platform features and technologies.

Apex Code Developer Preview Program

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Find out how ADN members can get access to the Apex Code Developer Preview through their Developer Edition accounts.

Building a FLEX S-Control Mash-Up

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:39:03 -0700

AJAX plus Adobe Flex makes for a rich visual interface, and this article tells the story of a mashup that takes advantage of those technologies to chart the opportunity stages at an account.

What's New in Apex Web Services API Winter '07

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:39:03 -0700

Comprehensive review of new features, changes and bug fixes in the Winter 07 (8.0) release of the Apex API.