💃 A super-feature for your org🕺

Good morning, Salesforce Nerds! Have you ever been deep in the trenches?

Wrangling your latest block of Apex code … battling through logic gates, and slashing through SOQL queries like a true coding warrior. 🤺 

But just when you think you’ve conquered the beast, you stumble upon a bug.

Not just any bug. 🪲 

A bug so elusive it could be considered an “Apex” predator itself. 😆 

What’s a Salesforce developer supposed to do here?

Enter ApexGuru.

Your new best friend in the world of Salesforce development. 🥰 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A super-feature for your org

• What is it?

• Why should you care?

• How to enable it

• How to use it

• Why it matters

LEVEL SETTING

What is it?

ApexGuru is like the wise old wizard you never knew you needed - a smart, AI-powered code assistant embedded right within your Salesforce org. 💯 

Think of it as your personal coding mentor, tirelessly working behind the scenes to keep your code

🧹 Clean

⚙️ Optimized

🚫 Bug-free

Whether you’re a grizzled veteran with more lines of code under your belt than you can count, or a fresh-faced developer just stepping into the Salesforce jungle, ApexGuru is designed to help you level up your Apex game. 🎚️ 

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL

Why should you care?

In a nutshell, ApexGuru makes your life easier by identifying potential issues in your code before they become full-blown production nightmares. 🔥 

Remember that time you spent three days tracking down a null pointer exception that broke your integration at 2 a.m.?

This feature is here to ensure those kinds of sleepless nights 😩 become a distant memory.

But it’s not just about error detection.

It’s also your go-to for

💹 Performance optimization

🔏 Security best practices

📚️ Code readability

It’s like having a Salesforce MVP whispering in your ear, offering advice on everything from bulkification to governor limits. 💯 

TURNING IT ON

How to enable it

Activating ApexGuru is about as easy as enabling Einstein (pun fully intended).

Here’s a quick guide to get you up and running:

✅ Go to Setup: Search for ApexGuru in the Quick Find box.

✅ Enable the Feature: Click on the Enable ApexGuru toggle. It’s that simple.

✅ Set Permissions: Make sure you’ve assigned the appropriate permissions to the users who will be benefiting from ApexGuru’s wisdom. You’ll want to give your developers, admins, and architects access to these insights.

✅ Configure Notifications: You can configure how and when you want to be alerted. Whether it’s immediate feedback as you write code or a weekly digest, you’re in control.

LEVERAGING IT

How to use it

Once enabled, ApexGuru works its magic as you code. Here’s how to make the most of it:

🤔 Real-time Suggestions: As you’re writing code in the Developer Console or VS Code, ApexGuru will provide real-time feedback. Maybe it’ll suggest a more efficient way to write that loop or remind you about a best practice you overlooked.

📉 Performance Insights: After you’ve written your code, run a check to see if ApexGuru suggests any improvements. This might include optimizing SOQL queries, ensuring bulk processing, or even refactoring your code for better readability.

🔐 Security Review: ApexGuru doesn’t just stop at performance. It’s also your sentry against potential security risks. Whether it’s spotting SOQL injection vulnerabilities or enforcing CRUD/FLS checks, ApexGuru’s got your back.

🔴 Code Review Feedback: When you’re doing code reviews, use ApexGuru’s insights to guide your feedback. It’ll help you identify potential problem areas and provide suggestions for improvement.

🪴 Continuous Learning: The more you use ApexGuru, the more you’ll learn about writing efficient, secure, and maintainable Apex code. Over time, you might find that it’s not just fixing your code - it’s making you a better developer.

WHAT YOU GET FROM IT

Why it matters

ApexGuru isn’t just a fancy add-on; it’s an essential tool in the modern Salesforce developer’s toolkit. 🤙 

With Salesforce’s platform becoming increasingly complex, the stakes for writing efficient, secure, and maintainable code have never been higher.

ApexGuru helps you meet these challenges head-on, whether you’re tackling massive enterprise projects or smaller implementations.

Plus, let’s be real: Who doesn’t want to work smarter, not harder? 🙌 

So, go ahead, enable ApexGuru today, and watch your Salesforce development experience level up in ways you never thought possible.

Happy coding! 🤓 

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