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Common Data Service vs Salesforce Platform

Developers should learn CDS when building business applications on Microsoft's Power Platform or Dynamics 365, as it offers a unified data layer with pre-built connectors and low-code/no-code tools meets developers should learn salesforce platform when working in organizations that use salesforce crm extensively, as it allows for deep customization and integration with existing salesforce data and processes. Here's our take.

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Common Data Service

Developers should learn CDS when building business applications on Microsoft's Power Platform or Dynamics 365, as it offers a unified data layer with pre-built connectors and low-code/no-code tools

Common Data Service

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Developers should learn CDS when building business applications on Microsoft's Power Platform or Dynamics 365, as it offers a unified data layer with pre-built connectors and low-code/no-code tools

Pros

  • +It is particularly useful for scenarios requiring rapid application development, such as CRM systems, workflow automation, and data-driven dashboards, where data consistency and security are critical
  • +Related to: power-platform, dynamics-365

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Salesforce Platform

Developers should learn Salesforce Platform when working in organizations that use Salesforce CRM extensively, as it allows for deep customization and integration with existing Salesforce data and processes

Pros

  • +It's particularly valuable for building enterprise applications that require CRM integration, automating complex business workflows, or creating customer-facing portals
  • +Related to: apex, lightning-web-components

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Common Data Service if: You want it is particularly useful for scenarios requiring rapid application development, such as crm systems, workflow automation, and data-driven dashboards, where data consistency and security are critical and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Salesforce Platform if: You prioritize it's particularly valuable for building enterprise applications that require crm integration, automating complex business workflows, or creating customer-facing portals over what Common Data Service offers.

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The Bottom Line
Common Data Service wins

Developers should learn CDS when building business applications on Microsoft's Power Platform or Dynamics 365, as it offers a unified data layer with pre-built connectors and low-code/no-code tools

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