Agentforce for Developers: Your New Coding Buddy
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January 03, 2025
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Building Salesforce applications just got a whole lot simpler with Agentforce for Developers. Think of it as having a coding buddy who knows the Salesforce platform inside and out, right there in your Visual Studio Code editor.
What’s Agentforce for Developers?
Agentforce for Developers is an AI-powered toolkit designed to make Salesforce development faster and easier. It’s like having an intelligent assistant embedded in your development environment, ready to help you tackle coding tasks with greater efficiency.
What Does It Do?
- Code Generation: Agentforce can create Salesforce-specific code (like Apex and Lightning Web Components) based on natural language prompts. Just describe what you need, and it generates boilerplate code for you.
- Inline Code Suggestions: As you type, Agentforce offers smart, context-aware code completions in your Visual Studio Code editor. It’s perfect for Apex, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Unit Test Creation: Writing test cases can be tedious, but Agentforce automates the process. It generates test cases for your Apex classes to meet code coverage requirements.
- Code Explanation: Got a piece of code? Agentforce can explain it for you in plain English.
- Documentation Help: Improve code maintainability by letting Agentforce generate documentation for your code blocks.
- Multi-Turn Interaction: Using the Dev Assistant, you can have a back-and-forth chat about your project, refine suggestions, and handle complex coding queries with ease.
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Don’t forget to checkout: 5 Common Mistakes in Salesforce Development to Avoid.
How Does It Work?
Agentforce for Developers uses advanced custom large language models (LLMs) created by Salesforce. These include CodeGen2.5 and xGen-Code.
CodeGen2.5
CodeGen2.5 is part of Salesforce’s expanding family of CodeGen models. It demonstrates that even a smaller model can deliver impressive results with proper training. This model powers the Inline Autocompletions feature in Agentforce for Developers.
xGen-Code
Salesforce newest LLM, xGen-Code, has been fine-tuned to handle code-related tasks and support interactive features such as Dev Assistant. The xGen-Code model is well-equipped to handle tasks that require deeper code understanding and more complex reasoning.
Building Trust with Agentforce: Salesforce’s Commitment to Responsible AI
This generative AI tool isn’t just about making development faster; it’s about doing it responsibly, guided by five core principles for trusted AI.
- Accuracy Matters: Salesforce aim to deliver precise and reliable outputs every time. And because no AI is perfect, please make sure to double-check the suggestions to ensure they’re accurate before putting them into action.
- Safety First: Salesforce models are built with guardrails to avoid harmful outputs. From mitigating bias to protecting sensitive information.
- Honesty Is Key: Salesforce ensures that all data is responsibly sourced, with proper permissions in place.
- Empowering Developers: AI is here to complement your work, not replace it. By blending human oversight into the process, it ensures you stay in control. With Agentforce, you can confidently handle high-risk decisions while letting automation take care of the repetitive tasks.
- Sustainability Counts: Salesforce AI models are designed to be efficient, striking a balance between performance and reducing their environmental footprint.
Here’s an overview of some Dev Assistant Slash Commands with examples:
Dev Assistant Slash Commands
Streamline your queries using slash commands, which serve as pre-built prompt templates. You can use them as-is or customize them with additional details for more accurate responses. Just type / to view the list of available commands. Once you receive a response, you can continue the conversation to refine or enhance its accuracy.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /explain | Provides an explanation of the code in the active editor. |
| /test | Creates a test case for the specified code. |
| /document | Generates documentation for the given code block, following the default documentation style of the current file’s programming language. |
/explain command
/document command
/test command
How to get started with Agentforce for Developers
Getting started with Agentforce for Developers is easy! Just install “Agentforce for Developers” in either VS Code for Desktop or web-based IDE, Code Builder. It’s a quick two-step process: Agentforce for Developers is available as an extension through the Salesforce Extension Pack.
To get started, open the Extensions menu in the Activity Bar of your VS Code or Code Builder, search for the Salesforce Extension Pack (Expanded), and install it. The screenshot below highlights where to locate the Agentforce for Developers extension.
Here are a few links to learn more about Agentforce for Developers:
- Einstein Overview for Developers
- Trailhead Module: Get to Know Einstein for Developers
- Salesforce Blog: Introducing Agentforce for Developers
- How Salesforce Shapes Ethical AI Standards in the Agent Era
- Salesforce’s Agentforce Is Here: Trusted, Autonomous AI Agents to Scale Your Workforce
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Raja Patnaik
With over a decade of experience in Salesforce, I specialize in crafting smart solutions for industries like real estate, healthcare, banking, and payments. As director of Technology Architecture at RafterOne, I help businesses grow and streamline operations by building powerful B2B Commerce solutions on Salesforce. I’m passionate about turning ideas into reality—from gathering business needs to designing, developing, and launching solutions that create real value. I’ve had the opportunity to lead projects integrating tax, shipping, and payment systems into e-commerce platforms, improving workflows and customer experiences. A highlight of my work has been automating CPQ and billing processes using the Lightning B2B Store. I'm also honored to serve on the Salesforce B2B Commerce Partner Advisory Board, contributing to the evolution of future products. I love learning and staying ahead of the curve, focusing on solving complex problems and driving meaningful results for businesses.
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