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Developer Core Resource Library

The Developer Core Resource Library is a set of resources covering all the fundamental aspects of the Force.com platform and its various components, aimed at a developer audience. These resources will get you up to speed on the platform, providing all the necessary background and pointers to get you started developing applications and solutions quickly and efficiently.

Overview

This article provides a birds-eye view of the Force.com platform and its constituent parts.

• Whitepaper: A Comprehensive Look at the Force.com Cloud Platform

Logic

The Apex programming language is used to code business logic, Visualforce controllers and triggers.

• An Introduction to Force.com Apex Code

User Interface

User interfaces can be constructed using Visualforce and Visualforce Components.

• An Introduction to Visualforce

Database

Persistence services are provided by the database, objects, relationships, fields, formulas and triggers.

• An Introduction to the Force.com Database

Integration

There are many ways to integrate with the platform, including the SOAP API, outbound messages, email and HTTP/REST calls.

• Integrating with the Force.com Platform

Packaging and Distribution

Applications can be packaged for distribution, and also listed on AppExchange.

• An Introduction to Packaging

Metadata and Force.com

The Metadata API and associated services provide the underpinnings of Force.com.

• An Introduction to Force.com Metadata
• Force.com Metadata API (HTML / PDF)
• Force.com Migration Tool

Security

Force.com provides a number of security features, from infrastructure security through network, authentication and data sharing.

• An Overview of Force.com Security

Tools

Tools for development and data manipulation include Force.com IDE, building with Force.com, Data Loader, and Migration Tool.

• An Introduction to the Force.com IDE
• An Introduction to Point-and-Click App Building with Force.com