CD PROCESS
The Change Deployment or CD process is a critical component of the Salesforce Release Management, Data Backup and Recovery, and Security Solutions. Used by organizations of all sizes, the CD Process is a powerful tool that helps streamline the release of cloud-based applications, sync data, protect data from malicious threats, and more. In this guide, we’ll explain the CD process step-by-step so Salesforce Staff can execute successful Salesforce Release Management agendas, ensure data is being backed up properly in the cloud, and complete security solutions successfully. It's important to note that the CD process is an iterative cycle, meaning the process doesn’t have a set beginning or end in software development. As developers build, test, release and refine software applications, the CD process goes through several cycles of the same streamlined process. The key steps of the CD process are as follows: 1. Plan: The first step in the CD process involves documentation of the software development process and the strategies to deploy the software into the production environment. Depending on the size of the project, Salesforce team must define the environment required for the project, create an end goal, plan the procedure, and outline the expected timeline. 2. Build: During the build phase, Salesforce team creates application code, compiles and packages the updates, structures and verifies test cases, and documents the data requirements. The data must also be managed and secured. 3. Test: begins in the second phase of the CD process, where the application code is tested in different configurations. The testing procedures ensure that the code works with current systems. In addition, functionality test cases need to be run for data backup and recovery, security upgrades, and other upgrades. 4. Deploy: When the test results show the application code is secure and functioning correctly, the deployment phase begins. Salesforce teams must release the software to the assigned end system such as the cloud or web server. 5. Monitor/Refine: After deployment, Salesforce team must monitor the performance of the software application, test and debug it on the end system. Moreover, refinement and further development of the software might be necessary. When developing and deploying software applications, the CD process is critical for Salesforce Release Management, Data Backup and Recovery, and Security Solutions. Understanding the steps and purpose of the CD process helps Salesforce staff ensure the Software Development Life Cycle is successful and secure.
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