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In this edition: two paid tools that looks useful (but I'm not affiliated), custom password validation in LWC, 2 recording from SF Summit 2022 and much more.

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  1. dataimporter.io | Intelligent Imports for Salesforce
    https://www.dataimporter.io/
    Dataimporter is a platform where you can upload data, and connect your external systems directly with Salesforce. Upload CSV, or Excel files, and connect your systems such as Databases, SharePoint, and Google Drive, to begin importing your data in minutes.

  2. Custom Password Validation UI in Lightning Web Component Salesforce
    https://www.salesforcebolt.com/2022/04/custom-password-validation-ui-LWC.html
    This article shows how you can create a beautiful UI for a custom Password Validation in Lightning Web Component (based on a very good example of it on W3 Schools)

  3. Build a Java Backend that Connects with Salesforce
    https://dev.to/salesforcedevs/build-a-java-backend-that-connects-with-salesforce-3km2
    The Salesforce ecosystem is pretty massive. Developers need to work hard to stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest features and tools coming from Salesforce. This article mix a little bit of the old and the new - combines Java-based applications with Salesforce via web services.

  4. Flow Enhancements for Winter 23 Release
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPXR_XtJ8AI
    Recording from SForce Summit 2022 about latest flow improvements.

  5. Complete Guide to Salesforce Duplicate Rules
    https://www.salesforceben.com/salesforce-duplicate-rules/
    [4beginners] Duplicate records are a challenge that all Salesforce Admins face. The problem is made worse with the misconception that Salesforce blocks and manages duplicates out-of-the-box. That isn’t true, and the situation is made harder because every organization defines duplicate differently.

  6. Call Salesforce API from Apex and not fail Security Review
    https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/questions/389121/call-salesforce-api-from-apex-and-not-fail-security-review
    Mostly for ISV's - there's an issue with using UserInfo.getSessionId() in distributed managed packages due to "Unauthorized use of SessionID". Here's how to solve it.

  7. How to find component dependencies in Salesforce?
    https://www.infallibletechie.com/2022/11/how-to-find-component-dependencies-in-salesforce.html
    Did you know about MetadataComponentDependency object that can be used to query for dependencies?

  8. Upload Files to Cloud Storage from Salesforce Using CloudFiles
    https://dineshyadav.com/upload-files-to-cloud-storage-using-cloudfiles/
    Salesforce file storage cost is high. Using an external cloud storage such as Google Drive, OneDrive or SharePoint makes the most sense for businesses. While there are multiple tools to do this, including Salesforce's own Files Connect, they are still not very easy and intuitive to setup and use.

  9. As Salesforce Developer I will - 7 Ground Rules for Success (Extended Version)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khSSaYO6aRc
    Dev Teams need rules to be successful. But where is the sweet spot between anarchy and bureaucracy? Answer: Craftsmanship plus a few simple Ground Rules. Another recording from SForce Summit 2022.

  10. 3 Ways to Enable Salesforce Dark Mode
    https://www.salesforceben.com/salesforce-dark-mode/
    Dark Mode, available on devices such as OSX, iOS, and Android, has become extremely popular in recent years. You might love this feature, both because of the visual appeal and the proposed benefits - including less strain on your eyes and battery saving on mobile devices. But how can this feature be activated on your Salesforce display?

  11. New Modal Component Winter '23 | Lightning Web Component
    https://www.salesforcebolt.com/2022/10/new-winter-23-modal-component-lightning.html
    This blog shows how you can use the new Winter '23 modal in a Lightning Web Component. It's not just an ordinary modal, it is a complete library! Use modals to interrupt a user's workflow and draw attention to an important message.

  12. #SalesforceWinter23 ? Secure Apex Code with User Mode Database Operations
    https://www.asagarwal.com/salesforcewinter23-secure-apex-code-with-user-mode-database-operations/
    Run more database operations in user mode. The new Database methods support an accessLevel parameter so that you can run the operations in user mode instead of in the default system mode.

  13. Salesforce Fact #564 | Flow return from list view button
    https://sfactsabhishek.blogspot.com/2022/11/salesforce-fact-564-flow-return-from.html
    We have a limitation related to screen flows launched from list view button. The retUrl attribute does not work in the url and once finished, the flow does not go back to the list view screen from where it was invoked. But there's a workaround,.

  14. System.Assert Class vs System.assertEquals methods
    https://beyondthecloud.dev/blog/system-assert-class-vs-system-assert-equals-methods
    In Winter '23 Release Salesforce introduced a new System.Assert class that contains new methods for asserting test conditions. Here's a closer look at the new class and see what is the difference between the 'new' and 'old' approaches.

  15. Introducing Salesforce DevOps Center
    https://cloudstreetservices.com/introducing-salesforce-devops-center-2/
    Salesforce introduced the DevOps Center as a new product in June 2022. Simply said, you can deploy metadata with this tool from one Salesforce Org to another. For instance, to deploy custom objects, profiles, and so on from the Sandbox to Production, you probably always used "Change Sets."

  16. The Expert (Short Comedy Sketch)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
    Business meeting illustrating how hard it is for an engineer to fit into the corporate world!

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