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About the ExamRead on for details about the Salesforce Platform Developer I Exam.Content: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions and up to five non-scored questionsTime allotted to complete the exam: 105 minutesPassing score: 68%Registration fee: US$200, plus applicable taxes as required per local lawRetake fee: $100, plus applicable taxes as required per local lawDelivery options: Proctored exam delivered onsite at a testing center or in an online proctored environment; click here for information on scheduling an exam.References: No hard-copy or online materials may be referenced during the exam.Prerequisite: None; course attendance highly recommendedThe Salesforce Platform Developer I Exam is intended for an individual who has experience developing and deploying basic business logic and user interfaces using the programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform, including practical application of the skills and concepts noted in the exam objectives below.The Salesforce Platform Developer I generally has one to two years of experience as a developer and at least six months of experience on the Lightning Platform and has invested time in studying the resources listed in this exam guide.The Salesforce Platform Developer I candidate has the experience, skills, and knowledge outlined below.Has experience with data-driven applications and relational databasesHas experience with object-oriented languages such as Apex, JavaScript, Java, C#, and RubyIs familiar with governor limits and their implicationsHas experience with Model View Controller (MVC) and component-based architecturesKnows the capabilities of the core objects in the Salesforce schemaKnows the capabilities and use cases for formula fields and roll-up summary fieldsKnows when to use declarative vs. programmatic methods to solve business requirementsCan leverage relevant declarative capabilities of the platform, where appropriateKnows the Apex programming language and can use Apex best practices to customize SalesforceCan extend the Lightning Platform using Apex, basic Lightning components, and VisualforceCan use fundamental programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform to develop custom interfaces to extend Salesforce capabilities and develop custom business logicIs familiar with testing, debugging, and deploying code and knows the available environmentsA candidate for this exam is not expected to administer any standard Salesforce applications, develop mobile apps, develop and publish managed products on the AppExchange, perform tuning, or design integrations such as callouts, APIs, and email services.Exam OutlineThe Salesforce Platform Developer I Exam measures a candidate's knowledge and skills related to the following objectives. A candidate should have hands-on experience developing custom applications on the Lightning Platform and be able to demonstrate the application of each of the topics and objectives below.Developer Fundamentals: 23%Process Automation and Logic: 30%User Interface: 25%Testing, Debugging, and Deployment: 22%

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