Top 5 Announcements at TrailblazerDX – Developers 2024
Hasan Mustafa
Engineering Manager Salesforce at Folio3
The highly anticipated Salesforce event, TrailblazerDX 2024, acted as a battery starter for the state-of-the-art presentations, collaborative endeavors, and motivation that emerged from the event.
Developers are in continuous learning mode by default, where they seek to acquire the trendiest, most valuable technologies and tactics that can fight issues associated with complexity and explore and redefine the frontiers of innovation via a trial-and-error approach.
Whether you have been in the Salesforce Developer for several years already or just started your Era as a Trailblazer, the event revealed the critical trends, tools, and techniques that will shape the future of development within the Salesforce ecosystem and beyond.
From phenomenal advancements in AI/ML to version custom development and integration, Salesforce TrailblazerDX 2024 showed the complete picture of the next revolutionary era.
TrailblazerDX – Developers 2024 Overview
In TrailblazerDX 2024, an annual Army developer conference united a multifaceted group of technology fans, inventors, and market leaders to discuss revolutionary ideas in development and technology.
This year, we have enjoyed several announcements about different technologies, enlightening discussions, and engaging networking sessions. Diverse industry developers came to TrailblazerDX 2024 to learn and exchange ideas.
Again, the environment facilitated the developers’ hands-on experience with advanced tools and technologies. From young professionals with no experience to seasoned professionals, people attending the event found something that fired their passion for innovation and also served as a launching pad for their future professional development.
The platform was complete with topics ranging from AI and machine learning to custom development, integrations, and the best practices in software engineering, which the attendees could swim in and be satisfied with.
The sessions, which included industry experts and Salesforce Implementation Partners, imparted in-depth understanding and experience regarding the latest trends, effective strategies, and practical usage, paving the way for developers to stay ahead in this ever-evolving market.
Announcement At TrailblazerDX 2024
| Announcement | Description |
|---|---|
| Launch of Einstein Copilot (Beta) | Conversational AI assistant to streamline developer workflows and enhance productivity through natural language processing. |
| Salesforce Einstein Update | Prompt Templates for embedding AI functions into applications with time-saving options and customization for developers. |
| Quick Start: Einstein Copilot Badge | Five-day program for training participants to test Einstein Generative AI and explore its functionalities in a safe environment. |
| Update on Data Usage Policy for Einstein for Developers | Policy enhancements to prioritize data privacy and security. Prohibits customer code usage for fine-tuning Salesforce internal Large Language Models (LLMs) to safeguard confidential information. |
| Advancements in Lightning Web Components (LWCs) | Introduction of Complex Template Expressions (Beta) and LDP and State Management (Pilot) to empower developers to build more interactive web applications with ease. |
- Launch of Einstein Copilot (Beta): Salesforce unveiled Einstein Copilot, a conversational AI assistant designed to streamline developer workflows and enhance productivity. Having natural language processing capabilities, Einstein Copilot makes developers experience developers’ interaction with Salesforce data and metadata without so much pain while at the same time paving the way for more intuitive and time-saving development experiences.
- Salesforce Einstein: Salesforce Einstein previously introduced the Prompt Template, which has dramatically helped developers who intend to embed AI functions into their applications. These templates can be time-saving and still offer developers a customization option; developers can, therefore, model-fit an AI model to match a project’s requirements.
- Quick Start: Einstein Copilot Badge: Training participants can enjoy five days of testing some individuals using the Einstein Generative AI included in the Organisation that provides essential tools. The program allows developers to exercise Einstein Copilot’s abilities in a safe environment and toy with its functions.
- Update on Data Usage Policy for Einstein for Developers: Salesforce signs up enhancements with its data usage policy for Einstein for Developers to mirror the importance of data privacy and security. The revised policy will prohibit the usage of customer code to fine-tune the company’s internal Large Language Models (LLMs), allowing for the safeguarding of trade secrets and confidential customer information.
- Advancements in Lightning Web Components (LWCs): At TrailblazerDX 2024, LWCs have seen encouraging developments, such as Beta introducing Complex Template Expressions and LDP and State Management at Pilot. They provide developers with the tools to construct more realistic and interactive web applications more conveniently and automatically.
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Einstein Copilot Actions
Salesforce introduced Einstein Copilot Actions at Salesforce TrailblazerDX 2024. This groundbreaking feature revolutionizes developers’ interactions with Salesforce data, offering a seamless and intuitive experience that drives efficiency and innovation in development workflows.
As developers continue to leverage AI technologies to enhance their productivity, Einstein Copilot Actions is shaping the future of Salesforce development for small business ecosystems and beyond.
Prompt Templates
Prompt Templates, introduced at TrailblazerDX 2024 by Salesforce, represent a significant advancement in integrating AI capabilities into Salesforce applications. These templates offer developers a simplified and streamlined approach to leveraging Einstein AI’s power within their projects.
The Prompt Templates assist in the AI integration maneuvering, allowing developers to operationalize AI capabilities in their Salesforce applications. As AI adapts and becomes increasingly core to the innovation journey, Prompt Templates have become an tool for coders and developers who stristriving on the front line in this fast-paced technology space.
Quick Start: Einstein Copilot
Quick Start: Einstein Copilot propels developers to excel at integrating AI into the development process, facilitating new discoveries, and incorporating time-saving aspects into the Salesforce developmental stream.
While the developer community increasingly feels AI’s role, efforts such as Quick Start Unit offer the tools and support necessary for resilient technology adaptation.
How to Code with Einstein for Developers?
To start coding with Einstein for Developers in a scratch org, follow these steps:
Enable Einstein for Developers in the Dev Hub:
Ensure that Einstein for Developers is enabled in your Salesforce Dev Hub. This can typically be done through the Salesforce Setup menu.
Authorize a Dev Hub:
Use the Salesforce CLI (SFDX) command sfdx force:auth:web: login to authorize your Dev Hub. This command will open a browser window, allowing you to log in to your Salesforce account and grant access to the Dev Hub.
Activate Einstein for Developers Feature:
After authorizing the Dev Hub, activate the Einstein GPT For Developers scratch org feature. This feature enables Einstein for Developers functionality in your scratch org. Use the Salesforce CLI command sfdx force:org:scratch:feature:enable -n Einstein GPT For Developers to activate this feature.
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Lightning Web Components: What’s New and What’s Coming
Lightning Web Components (LWC) continue to evolve, bringing exciting new features and enhancements to the Salesforce development ecosystem. Here’s a glimpse of what’s new and what’s coming:
Complex Template Expressions (Beta – Summer ’24 Release):
With the upcoming Salesforce Summer 24 Release, Salesforce is introducing Complex Template Expressions to Lightning Web Components. This feature allows developers to create more dynamic and expressive templates by enabling complex expressions within HTML templates. This enhancement will provide developers greater flexibility and power when building Lightning Web Components.
Local Development Preview and State Management (Pilot – Winter ’25 Release):
Salesforce plans to introduce Local Development Preview and State Management features to Lightning Web Components in the Winter ’25 release. Local Development Preview will enable developers to preview changes to their components locally before deploying them to Salesforce orgs. State Management will provide built-in support for managing component states, simplifying the development process and enhancing performance.
Overriding Standard Actions and List View Custom Buttons (Beta – Spring ’25 Release):
Lightning web components are also no exception in the Spring ’25 Release; Salesforce has added more functionality to them. Developers can replace the standard actions with Lightning web components, allowing them to customize the interfaces and achieve new outcomes or behaviors.
Lightning Web Components will have List View Custom Buttons available to developers. Developers can create their own custom actions for the list view.
Conclusion
TrailblazerDx 2024, Salesforce’s premier developer event, was a bright star. It demonstrated cutting-edge and avant-garde development in the entire Salesforce ecosystem and various aspects of the technology. More than 25,000 attendees attended, ensuring the occasion was a veritable hive of engagement activities and the chance to collaborate, learn, and network.
Two constants appeared for Einstein Copilot Actions and Prompt Templates. First, using AI in development scenarios was demonstrated to be potent. Second, Lightning Web Components improvements that made application development more accessible and effective were also significant.
As developers continue to leverage these tools and technologies to drive innovation, Salesforce TrailblazerDX 2024 remains a cornerstone event, inspiring the next wave of transformation within the Salesforce 360 community and beyond.
FAQs
TrailblazerDX 2024 is a significant event in the Salesforce calendar. It unites the ecosystem's "builders"— admins, developers, architects, and more. It inspires attendees to innovate within their businesses using the Salesforce platform.
Salesforce TrailblazerDX 2024 typically draws a significant crowd. With over 25,000 Trailblazers in attendance, the event provides a vibrant platform for collaboration and engagement within the Salesforce Consulting Service community.
TrailblazerDX 2024, the AI developer conference of the year, took place on March 6-7, 2024, in San Francisco and virtually on Salesforce+.
Hasan Mustafa
Engineering Manager Salesforce at Folio3
Hasan Mustafa delivers tailored Salesforce solutions to meet clients' specific requirements, overseeing the implementation of scenarios aligned with their needs. He leads a team of Salesforce Administrators and Developers, manages pre-sales activities, and spearheads an internal academy focused on educating and mentoring newcomers in understanding the Salesforce ecosystem and guiding them on their professional journey. Additionally, Hasan holds certification as an eCommerce expert, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of various eCommerce platforms such as Magento2, Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and Shopware. His proficiency extends to modern technologies including React, Docker, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Hasan extends his professional services to businesses seeking specialized knowledge in Salesforce implementation and development.
