Salesforce Lightning
Salesforce Lightning is a development platform that allows users to build applications for use with the Salesforce platform. Designed to help users customize and supplement Salesforce products, Lightning Experiences features include a consumer-oriented interface, the visually based Lightning App Builder, a reusable component framework and Lightning Connect, for integrating outside data sources. This section delves into how businesses are using Salesforce Lightning to refine CRM processes and integrate third-party data sources. We also cover Salesforce Lightning industry news, along with related business trends and challenges associated with using Salesforce Lightning.
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Your Free Dreamforce Conference Coverage Guide 2018
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Salesforce Lightning News
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October 22, 2018
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Oct'18
FinancialForce adds Einstein Analytics to back office
FinancialForce added an analytics layer to its Professional Services Automation product to help its users find better insights in their back-office applications.
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December 06, 2017
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Dec'17
Einstein AI drills deeper into Salesforce clouds
Einstein AI tools show great promise and are expanding deeper into the Salesforce clouds. Many smaller companies still need some convincing, but have high hopes for the future.
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November 07, 2017
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Nov'17
Experts: Time is nigh for a Salesforce Lightning migration
'Everything forward will be Lightning,' was advice from one analyst at Dreamforce 2017. CommScope's experience proves a move to Salesforce Lightning may be easier than you think.
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November 07, 2017
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Nov'17
Salesforce-Google partnership brings cloud, AI enhancements
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed a massive cloud partnership with Google to expand globally and give the company's customers access to Google Analytics and other tools.
Salesforce Lightning Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Salesforce DX
Salesforce DX is a Salesforce product in the App cloud that allows users to develop and manage Salesforce apps throughout the entire platform in a more direct and efficient way. Continue Reading
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Get started with Salesforce certification training
As the Salesforce platform expands, getting your Salesforce certification training can increasingly make you an asset to your business. Continue Reading
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Salesforce Trailhead
Trailhead is a series of online tutorials that coach beginner and intermediate developers who need to learn how to code for the Salesforce platform. Continue Reading
Evaluate Salesforce Lightning Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Salesforce Classic vs. Lightning: How the CRM versions stack up
With migration becoming unavoidable, you should understand the different features available between Salesforce Classic vs. Lightning. Here is a chart to help you do just that. Continue Reading
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Salesforce Idea Exchange ideas your organization should advocate for
The Salesforce Idea Exchange features numerous ideas that still need to be voted on and implemented. Review some that are on the table here. Continue Reading
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Inside the Salesforce strategy: Acquisitions, AI and Commerce Cloud
Salesforce Einstein and Commerce Cloud are at the forefront of this year's Salesforce strategy, but the company works to gain momentum around IoT Cloud. Continue Reading
Manage Salesforce Lightning
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How training, seven Salesforce certifications helped reboot a career
John Coppedge became a Salesforce admin almost by accident -- and then he got laid off. Seven Salesforce certifications later, he's on a different career path. Continue Reading
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Understanding Salesforce App Cloud licensing
Salesforce App Cloud opens important doors to building new functionality into Salesforce. But it's important to read the fine print on licensing options. Continue Reading
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When you need custom Salesforce code -- and when you don't
As the Salesforce saying goes: clicks, not code. But is that always the case? An expert offers insights into which issues will require custom code to address. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Salesforce Lightning Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Sales Cloud implementation transforms sales tracking, analysis
Salesforce Sales Cloud has made Thompson Pump's once manual, paper-backed tracking, analyzing and crediting processes fast and tidy, reducing order-processing time by about 20%. Continue Reading
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How to plan for a Salesforce server switch
If your company has alerted you about an imminent Salesforce server switch by the CRM provider, here's a step-by-step process to ensure a smooth transition. Continue Reading
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More enterprises develop mobile apps for SaaS
Learn why more enterprises are developing mobile apps for SaaS and why some turn to PaaS. Continue Reading