In busy Salesforce projects, knowing what mistakes to avoid can be just as helpful as knowing which best practices to use. This book takes the approach of focusing on common “anti-patterns” (the things that often go wrong) and shows how to fix them. It groups the anti-patterns into the seven areas of the Salesforce CTA exam: System Architecture, Security, Data, Solution Architecture, Integration, Development Lifecycle & Deployment (DevOps), and Communication. Each issue is explained with a simple template: name, example, what went wrong, the "tempting fix", and better solutions.
What I liked about the book:
-Learning from mistakes: Instead of just listing good tips, the book shows real-world mistakes and how they played out. This makes the lessons easier to internalize.
-Covers every key area of a major Salesforce project (or really, any IT project): From things like messy system layouts (“Big Ball of Mud”) to tangled sharing rules (“Spaghetti Sharing Model”), every part of my job as an architect got attention.
-Includes AI and DevOps topics: This was great, all of my clients need help and guidance on how to navigate the AI and DevOps landscape. These new sections on AI and modern deployment practices help you avoid the newest set of pitfalls when you add intelligence features or build CI/CD pipelines.
-Handy chapter summaries: At the end of each chapter, you’ll find a quick list of takeaways, just the right size for daily reminders.
What Could Be Better:
While a great read and resource, here are a few thoughts on what I would like to see if Lars writes version 3.
-More depth: Some of the “better solutions” were too brief. A few step-by-step examples or longer case studies would help me, and the other readers, retain the lesson.
-Fictional examples: While I like how the fictional examples help to tell the story, having at least a few real-world case studies would help convey the full complexity of a large real-world project.
So, if you’re building or architecting Salesforce solutions—or prepping for the CTA certification—I think this book is a handy, straightforward guide. It will help you you spot and avoid common traps, and the format, especially the chapter summaries, will make it easier to remember what to watch out for, and how to coach and guide your business stakeholders or consulting customers into a higher quality solution.
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It is as important to know what NOT to do, as it is to know what to do!
In busy Salesforce projects, knowing what mistakes to avoid can be just as helpful as knowing which best practices to use. This book takes the approach of focusing on common “anti-patterns” (the things that often go wrong) and shows how to fix them. It groups the anti-patterns into the seven areas of the Salesforce CTA exam: System Architecture, Security, Data, Solution Architecture, Integration, Development Lifecycle & Deployment (DevOps), and Communication. Each issue is explained with a simple template: name, example, what went wrong, the "tempting fix", and better solutions. What I liked about the book: -Learning from mistakes: Instead of just listing good tips, the book shows real-world mistakes and how they played out. This makes the lessons easier to internalize. -Covers every key area of a major Salesforce project (or really, any IT project): From things like messy system layouts (“Big Ball of Mud”) to tangled sharing rules (“Spaghetti Sharing Model”), every part of my job as an architect got attention. -Includes AI and DevOps topics: This was great, all of my clients need help and guidance on how to navigate the AI and DevOps landscape. These new sections on AI and modern deployment practices help you avoid the newest set of pitfalls when you add intelligence features or build CI/CD pipelines. -Handy chapter summaries: At the end of each chapter, you’ll find a quick list of takeaways, just the right size for daily reminders. What Could Be Better: While a great read and resource, here are a few thoughts on what I would like to see if Lars writes version 3. -More depth: Some of the “better solutions” were too brief. A few step-by-step examples or longer case studies would help me, and the other readers, retain the lesson. -Fictional examples: While I like how the fictional examples help to tell the story, having at least a few real-world case studies would help convey the full complexity of a large real-world project. So, if you’re building or architecting Salesforce solutions—or prepping for the CTA certification—I think this book is a handy, straightforward guide. It will help you you spot and avoid common traps, and the format, especially the chapter summaries, will make it easier to remember what to watch out for, and how to coach and guide your business stakeholders or consulting customers into a higher quality solution.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
In busy Salesforce projects, knowing what mistakes to avoid can be just as helpful as knowing which best practices to use. This book takes the approach of focusing on common “anti-patterns” (the things that often go wrong) and shows how to fix them. It groups the anti-patterns into the seven areas of the Salesforce CTA exam: System Architecture, Security, Data, Solution Architecture, Integration, Development Lifecycle & Deployment (DevOps), and Communication. Each issue is explained with a simple template: name, example, what went wrong, the "tempting fix", and better solutions.
It is as important to know what NOT to do, as it is to know what to do!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
What I liked about the book:
-Learning from mistakes: Instead of just listing good tips, the book shows real-world mistakes and how they played out. This makes the lessons easier to internalize.
-Covers every key area of a major Salesforce project (or really, any IT project): From things like messy system layouts (“Big Ball of Mud”) to tangled sharing rules (“Spaghetti Sharing Model”), every part of my job as an architect got attention.
-Includes AI and DevOps topics: This was great, all of my clients need help and guidance on how to navigate the AI and DevOps landscape. These new sections on AI and modern deployment practices help you avoid the newest set of pitfalls when you add intelligence features or build CI/CD pipelines.
-Handy chapter summaries: At the end of each chapter, you’ll find a quick list of takeaways, just the right size for daily reminders.
What Could Be Better:
While a great read and resource, here are a few thoughts on what I would like to see if Lars writes version 3.
-More depth: Some of the “better solutions” were too brief. A few step-by-step examples or longer case studies would help me, and the other readers, retain the lesson.
-Fictional examples: While I like how the fictional examples help to tell the story, having at least a few real-world case studies would help convey the full complexity of a large real-world project.
So, if you’re building or architecting Salesforce solutions—or prepping for the CTA certification—I think this book is a handy, straightforward guide. It will help you you spot and avoid common traps, and the format, especially the chapter summaries, will make it easier to remember what to watch out for, and how to coach and guide your business stakeholders or consulting customers into a higher quality solution.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
This book is a must-have for Salesforce Architects! "Salesforce Anti-Patterns" provides a framework for recognizing and avoiding common design and implementation errors. It emphasizes that these anti-patterns often seem like good solutions initially, which is what makes them so dangerous. The book is structured around key Salesforce architecture domains, making it easy to pinpoint potential problem areas in your projects.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
I really like Chapter 2, "How to Keep Your System Architecture Clean," because it addresses the foundational importance of a well-structured system landscape. It explains why anti-patterns like "Architecture as Requirements" (treating architectural decisions as mere feature requests) can lead to long-term maintainability issues and increased technical debt. This chapter alone provides actionable strategies for designing systems that are scalable and adaptable.
I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about building robust and maintainable Salesforce orgs. It goes beyond simply telling you what's wrong; it empowers you to understand why these anti-patterns occur and how to implement better solutions.
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