Salesforce AppExchange Solutions is a cloud computing marketplace for installing on-demand business applications( free or paid) in the Salesforce platform. AppExchange solves complications for all types of businesses with customized applications and streamlines the entire process from purchase to delivery. Different data types can be integrated automatically into the salesforce functionalities with AppExchange to reduce challenges within an enterprise. From being just a hub for applications, AppExchange in Salesforce has grown to become the go-to destination for Salesforce customers seeking solutions that cater to their requirements, no matter their budget or industry. The process of trying out these solutions before committing to them is hassle-free, and you can rest assured that Salesforce’s security team has thoroughly vetted every single option.
There are several compatibility factors, which must be checked before the installation of an app in the salesforce platform.
The app can only be integrated if the component is compatible with the Salesforce edition.
If the custom app has a reference to an external service like google maps, access to google maps will be necessary for integration.
The functionality of an app can be reviewed by taking a test drive before installation.
The desired app can be installed into a developer edition to extend its functionality and create, edit or delete records which were not possible with a test drive only.
Data mapping– Mismatched data and field types make data mapping difficult. To make the coding process easier, the data should be mapped in the right field type or converted into a target app.
Data migration– Storage of data depends on the Salesforce edition. If an external application has duplicate data, it will get transferred into Salesforce. This can be overcome by box features and defining a custom code like access to relevant fields while migrating data
Real-time integration– Importing or exporting data from salesforce may not always be real-time and the data may not be immediately synced as expected.
Creating Auto ID– Salesforce automatically generates an ID for every imported external record. If the external application already has an ID, then Salesforce has to manage two sets of IDs. This can be avoided by configuring and validating the external field to prevent the overruling of external IDs.
Duplicate data– Entry of duplicate data into salesforce is a common challenge faced by companies. External IDs match the values of salesforce user records and integrated data to remove duplicate data.
Governor limits on data– Salesforce Cloud has multitenant architecture. The salesforce APIs impose governor limits to determine data access. Exceeding these limits may result in run time data errors in salesforce.
Free/Paid Apps– AppExchange Salesforce Partner consists of both free and paid apps. It is necessary to identify the app that suits a particular business need. Choosing the correct app makes the integration process easier and saves time.
Data validation-Data validation is important to integrate data from an external field into a salesforce CRM standard object. The data from external fields should comply with the validation rules while being integrated with Salesforce. Any change made to the data in the external field should be coordinated with the custom objects in Salesforce.
Object relationship– It is necessary to select the right salesforce object, which is compatible with the external data as inadequacies may affect integration, and fail to resolve business complications.
