Join us as we sit down with Salesforce maestro Mohith Shrivastava to unwrap the Summer '24 Salesforce release. We take a tour through the latest and greatest enhancements that are stirring up excitement in the developer community. From the seamless integration of Data Cloud with the Salesforce core platform to the introduction of static SOQL for Data Model Objects (DMOs), our conversation lights the path to simplifying the creation of test classes with the ability to mock SOQL queries.

Listen in as we uncover the revolutionary developments in Einstein Copilot for developers and how custom actions can now be extended and built using Apex, flows, or prompt templates. Wrapping up our discussion, we celebrate the quality of life improvements that are game-changers for developers.

Show Highlights:

• Discussion on Data Cloud integration with Salesforce core and static SOQL for DMOs.

• Introduction of the ability to mock SOQL queries, enhancing test class creation.

• Insights into Einstein Copilot going GA, custom action capabilities, and improved analytics.

• Monthly updates on Einstein 1 Studio features and quality-of-life improvements for developers.

• Apex enhancements including cursors for async processing and deepened SOQL query levels.

• New features for Lightning Web Components (LWCs) and enhancements to ISV packaging and APIs.

Links:

• Read: The Salesforce Developer’s Guide to the Summer ’24 Release

• RSVP: Release Readiness Live is back on Thursday, May 30 at 9 a.m. PST. Hear about the latest features from some of Salesforce’s excellent product managers and developer advocates.

• Read: Summer ’24 Release Notes

• Join: Salesforce Developers Trailblazer Community group

Join us as we chat with Mohith Shrivastava, a Salesforce Developer Advocate who needs no introduction to the Salesforce community. Listen in as Mohith unravels the intricacies of Einstein Copilot custom actions and how this conversational AI assistant is revolutionizing the Salesforce experience by understanding an organization's metadata and data permissions. For developers, the excitement lies in custom actions — Mohith shares how these can be crafted using flows, Apex, and prompt templates to enhance productivity and user interaction.

Mohith explains the flexibility offered by Einstein Copilot's use of large language models, moving away from the rigidity of traditional chatbot implementations. We dissect how developers can think of their implementations as microservices, writing individual actions that the reasoning engine then seamlessly chains together.

Tune in and empower your Salesforce development skills with insights from one of the platform's most recognized advocates.

Show Highlights:

• How developers can utilize flows, Apex, and prompt templates to build dynamic conversational interfaces.

• The use of large language models for flexible, microservices-based approaches in chatbot design.

• Technical details on extending Salesforce's AI capabilities using standard technologies for personalized user interactions.

• Importance of proper architecture, understanding governor limits, and optimizing triggers for successful AI integration in Salesforce.

• The potential of integrating external data and services to enhance Salesforce AI functionalities.

• The importance of quality data and Data Cloud for improving AI experiences within Salesforce applications.

Links:

• Build Custom Copilot Actions Using Apex - https://developer.salesforce.com/blogs/2024/03/build-custom-copilot-actions-using-apex

• Build Custom Copilot Actions using Apex - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XvyeiwNbDI

• Extend Your Copilot with Custom Actions - https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.copilot_actions_custom.htm&type=5

Join the conversation with Akshata Sawant from MuleSoft as we unlock the combination of MuleSoft's integration prowess and Salesforce Data Cloud. Hear Akshata’s takeaways from TrailblazerDX, where she delves into MuleSoft's transformative capabilities for data handling. It's a masterclass in leveraging the dynamic DataWeave for schema generation, tailored for developers grappling with diverse data formats. Experience firsthand how MuleSoft shapes the future of data integration, all while ensuring the highest security and compliance standards.

We then discuss MuleSoft APIs with Salesforce's Einstein Copilot. Don't miss out on this dialogue filled with the excitement of what's to come as we integrate Data Cloud, MuleSoft, and Einstein Copilot.

Show Highlights:

• Data ingestion, querying, and record deletion through MuleSoft connectors, and schema generation with DataWeave.
• The collaboration of MuleSoft APIs with Einstein Copilot to enable complex operations like data updates and automated email notifications.
• Importance of built-in security and compliance in integrating third-party systems with Salesforce's AI capabilities.
• The versatility of MuleSoft in handling various data formats and facilitating complex integration tasks.
• Future discussions on the potential of integrating Data Cloud, MuleSoft, and Einstein Copilot for enhanced efficiency and operations.

Links:

• Power Up Data Cloud with MuleSoft - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqvqfOjvHiY

Intelligent Integration with Copilot Actions, APIs, and MuleSoft - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhfliR2meoc