Heroku Foundations: Deploying Apps and Salesforce Integration

Deploying web applications shouldn't be a complex chore. This course provides a clear, step-by-step path to hosting applications on Heroku, the leading platform as a service. You will transition from writing local code to launching secure, production-ready web applications in the cloud. You will also learn how to connect these applications directly to Salesforce, enabling powerful data synchronization and enterprise-grade workflows. What you'll learn: - Understand core Heroku concepts, including dynos, buildpacks, and the command-line interface - Deploy web applications using Git-based workflows and modern CI/CD pipelines - Configure and scale managed databases, focusing on Heroku Postgres and secure data storage - Integrate Heroku applications with Salesforce using Heroku Connect to synchronize data seamlessly - Manage application security, environment variables, and custom domains - Containerize applications using Docker for deployment on the Heroku platform The course starts with essential cloud hosting terminology and setup before guiding you through written deployment exercises, database management, and Salesforce integration techniques. This course is designed for beginner developers, cloud enthusiasts, and Salesforce administrators looking to expand their web hosting and integration skills. No prior cloud deployment experience is required. Start reading today to take your web applications from your local machine to the cloud.