Sometimes the scariest part about freelancing is separating from the resources many corporate employers offer. When you work on an in-house team, you already know the culture, the expectations, and where to go if you need help.
As a freelancer–it’s a brand new world. The good news is that the freelancer developer community is pretty big and overall pretty eager to help one another out.
Here is a list of great resources to help you fill in the gaps and deliver exceptional services as a freelance Salesforce developer.
Visual Studio Code
Here is a free, open-source code editor that has so many really useful features. It’s a fan-favorite code editor for many great reasons. It offers customizable workspaces and time-saving automation using an interactive console that really provides a pleasant experience. Visual Studio Code isn’t limited to Salesforce, but it does include a handy Salesforce plugin that allows you to use this well-loved tool.
Salesforce Developer Portal
We would be missing the broad side of a barn if we didn’t mention the most obvious resource–that is a community of help straight from the source. Salesforce offers a developer portal that gives you access to trustworthy intel on the latest updates and features, code samples, and testing tools. Plus, there is a community of Salesforce developers always willing to help a guy out.
Social Support for Salesforce Developers on Reddit
Sure, you can seek out interest-based communities on your favorite platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. But if we have a vote, we find that technophiles prefer to hang out on forums like Reddit. You are more likely to get genuine advice trudging through Reddit threads compared to joining a web guru’s marketing community on Facebook.
Salesforce Credential Support
Are you ready to add new skills? You can become a Salesforce developer or build your Salesforce skills by taking additional courses and acing certifications that prove that you really know your stuff. With Salesforce credentialing, you can market yourself as an IT cost-saving engine to potential clients. Did you know that Salesforce automation can cut up to 25% of IT costs? Focus on Force offers dozens of courses that can help you get the skills that you need to freelance in Salesforce.
A Salesforce Developer Podcast
Some of the best ways to learn don’t look like formal learning at all. At Focus on Force, we’re big fans of continuous learning. Sometimes learning looks like structured coursework and well-organized study guides–and sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it looks like a casual conversation between friends. Podcasts are a really easy-to-consume way to learn and when it comes to Salesforce developer chatter, our very favorite podcast is Good Day, Sir!
Final Thoughts on Key Resources for Salesforce Developers
Salesforce is an absolute beast in the business software space. It’s been a top dog for more than two decades, attracting a growing community of developers. And more so recently, many of these developers are enjoying the freedom of freelancing. This means that–even as a freelancer–you’re never really alone. There is a deep community of resources to support you in your role as a freelance Salesforce developer.
