SOLVD BLOG

How to use Claude Code efficiently and speed up your workflow

The foundation of successful AI-assisted Salesforce development begins with a well-structured Visual Studio Code workspace:

  • force-app: Core Salesforce metadata and source code
  • scripts: Development automation and deployment scripts
  • config: Environment-specific configuration files
  • docs: Technical specifications and architecture documents
  • tests: Apex test classes and test data resources

AI-Enhanced Development Workflow

Claude AI enhances the development process through:

  • Intelligent code suggestions based on Salesforce best practices
  • Automated test case generation for Apex classes
  • Pattern recognition for common implementation challenges
  • Performance optimization suggestions for SOQL queries
  • Security vulnerability scanning and recommendations

Requirements Engineering

Essential components of thorough requirements documentation:

  • Business process flows with detailed user journey maps
  • Technical architecture diagrams including integration points
  • Integration specifications with clear API contracts
  • Security and compliance requirements based on industry standards
  • Measurable performance benchmarks and SLAs

Development Best Practices

Key principles for successful implementation:

  • Implement bulkified operations with proper batch sizes
  • Design modular components following SOLID principles
  • Enforce security best practices including CRUD/FLS checks
  • Maintain detailed documentation with Apex comments
  • Utilize Lightning Web Components where appropriate

Testing Strategy

Comprehensive testing framework includes:

  • Automated Apex unit tests targeting 90%+ coverage
  • Integration testing with mock services
  • Lightning Web Component Jest tests
  • Performance testing with realistic data volumes
  • User acceptance testing with documented scenarios

Security Implementation

Critical security measures:

  • Object and field-level security with principle of least privilege
  • Sharing rules optimized for performance
  • CRUD/FLS verification in all Apex operations
  • XSS prevention in Lightning components
  • OAuth 2.0 implementation for API integration

Quality Assurance

Key quality control checkpoints:

  • Automated code review with PMD
  • Static code analysis using SonarQube
  • Performance testing with Salesforce Developer Console
  • Security scanning with Shield
  • WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance

Performance Optimization

Essential performance considerations:

  • Selective SOQL with proper indexing
  • Bulk API for large data operations
  • Lightning component lazy loading
  • Callout governor limit management
  • Platform cache for frequently accessed data

Deployment Process

Structured release management:

  • Development sandbox validation
  • Integration testing in full sandbox
  • UAT with stakeholder sign-off
  • Production deployment with rollback plan
  • Post-deployment smoke testing

Maintenance and Support

Ongoing system maintenance requires:

  • Event monitoring and log analysis
  • Proactive health checks
  • Structured user feedback collection
  • Git-based version control
  • Living documentation updates

Integration Architecture

Critical integration components:

  • RESTful API design patterns
  • OAuth 2.0 authentication flows
  • Robust error handling with retry mechanisms
  • Data mapping with clear transformations
  • Real-time integration monitoring

Monitoring and Analytics

Essential monitoring elements:

  • Salesforce native debugging tools
  • Einstein Analytics dashboards
  • Debug logs analysis
  • Integration webhook monitoring
  • User adoption tracking

By leveraging Claude AI alongside established Salesforce development practices, organizations can significantly accelerate their development cycles while maintaining enterprise-grade quality standards. This approach ensures scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that meet business requirements while maximizing the capabilities of the Salesforce platform.

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