Salesforce APIs
Salesforce APIs are a collection of application programming interfaces that allow developers to integrate external systems, build custom applications, and automate processes with the Salesforce platform. They provide programmatic access to Salesforce data, metadata, and functionality, enabling seamless connectivity between Salesforce and other software or services. These APIs support various protocols and data formats, such as REST, SOAP, and GraphQL, to cater to different integration needs.
Developers should learn Salesforce APIs when building integrations between Salesforce and external systems, creating custom mobile or web applications that leverage Salesforce data, or automating business processes that involve Salesforce. They are essential for scenarios like syncing customer data between Salesforce and a CRM, developing third-party apps for the Salesforce AppExchange, or implementing complex data migration and batch processing tasks. Mastery of these APIs is crucial for roles in Salesforce development, enterprise integration, and cloud-based application architecture.