{"id":40151,"date":"2024-09-27T14:15:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T21:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/?p=40151"},"modified":"2024-09-27T14:45:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T21:45:46","slug":"dreamforce-2024-devops-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/index.php\/2024\/09\/27\/dreamforce-2024-devops-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreamforce 2024 DevOps Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">I had the pleasure of discussing DevOps with a range of users, vendors, and Salesforce executives during Dreamforce 2024. Here is a roundup of those discussions and other Salesforce DevOps-related conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-salesforce-platform-division\" data-level=\"2\">Salesforce Platform Division<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-agentforce-for-developers-roadmap-a-year-of-rapid-ai-integration\" data-level=\"3\">Agentforce for Developers Roadmap: A Year of Rapid AI Integration<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-winter-25-release\" data-level=\"4\">Winter &#8217;25 Release<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-spring-25-release\" data-level=\"4\">Spring &#8217;25 Release<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-summer-25-release\" data-level=\"4\">Summer &#8217;25 Release<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-scratch-org-snapshots-accelerating-development\" data-level=\"3\">Scratch Org Snapshots: Accelerating Development<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-devops-center-testing-streamlining-quality-assurance\" data-level=\"3\">DevOps Center Testing: Streamlining Quality Assurance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ai-powered-development-assistance\" data-level=\"3\">AI-Powered Development Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-code-analysis-and-quality-improvements\" data-level=\"3\">Code Analysis and Quality Improvements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-local-development-enhancements\" data-level=\"3\">Local Development Enhancements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-future-integrations-and-ui-testing\" data-level=\"3\">Future Integrations and UI Testing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-prodly\" data-level=\"2\">Prodly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-provar\" data-level=\"2\">Provar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-salto\" data-level=\"2\">Salto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-copado\" data-level=\"2\">Copado<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-testsigma\" data-level=\"2\">Testsigma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-accelq\" data-level=\"2\">ACCELQ<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-elements-cloud\" data-level=\"2\">Elements.cloud<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-opsera\" data-level=\"2\">Opsera<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-it-s-a-wrap\" data-level=\"2\">It&#8217;s A Wrap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salesforce-platform-division\">Salesforce Platform Division<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Dreamforce 2024, Salesforce unveiled a series of DevOps innovations, signaling a strong commitment to enhancing developer productivity and software quality. I interviewed Dan Fernandez, VP of Product Management for Developer Services at Salesforce, as well as the content presented in the &#8220;Discover the Future of Salesforce Development&#8221; sessions offered in the Trailblazer Forest during the conference for this report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6.png\" alt=\"This Salesforce Platform diagram showcases tools for low-code and AI builders, trust and governance features, models for AI agility, data services, and Hyperforce's scalable cloud infrastructure, all integrated through a unified metadata framework\" class=\"wp-image-40153 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6.png 972w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 972px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 972\/547;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fernandez emphasized Salesforce\u2019s dedication to DevOps, stating, \u201cOur focus is on improving productivity, quality, and providing a consistent experience across the Salesforce ecosystem. We\u2019re investing heavily in tools and processes that enable developers to build, test, and deploy more efficiently than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our discussions Fernandez highlighted several interesting innovations being made to improve the speed and quality of Salesforce development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-agentforce-for-developers-roadmap-a-year-of-rapid-ai-integration\">Agentforce for Developers Roadmap: A Year of Rapid AI Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salesforce has unveiled an ambitious, year-long roadmap for Agentforce for Developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-25-release\">Winter &#8217;25 Release<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this initial phase, developers will see the Alpha versions of several AI-powered features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Natural language to code generation in Visual Studio Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved AI-driven test case generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code explanations powered by AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for Salesforce documentation, enhancing contextual assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early versions of AI-assisted Apex and Lightning Web Component (LWC) development tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spring-25-release\">Spring &#8217;25 Release<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on the Winter release, Spring &#8217;24 will transition many features to Beta while introducing new capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requirements-to-code generation moves to Beta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-assisted code reviews enter Beta phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction of AI-powered debugging assistance in Alpha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced integration of DevOps Center with VS Code, including AI-assisted task management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beta release of AI-driven data seeding for test environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improvements to the Code Analyzer with AI-enhanced suggestions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-25-release\">Summer &#8217;25 Release<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By this release, Salesforce aims to bring several features to General Availability (GA):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Natural language to code generation reaches GA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-powered debugging assistance moves to Beta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction of &#8220;style-aware&#8221; code generation in Beta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GA release of RAG for Salesforce Documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full integration of AI capabilities with Scratch Org Snapshots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GA release of AI-enhanced Code Analyzer and Apex Guru features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This condensed timeline, moving from concept to production-ready features within three major releases, underscores Salesforce\u2019s aggressive goals for AI integration in their development ecosystem. It sets a brisk pace for innovation and suggests that developers can expect significant enhancements to their toolkits in the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scratch-org-snapshots-accelerating-development\">Scratch Org Snapshots: Accelerating Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salesforce introduced Scratch Org Snapshots, a feature that significantly reduces setup time for development environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fernandez noted, \u201cWith Scratch Org Snapshots, developers can start from a pre-configured environment, eliminating the need to repeatedly install packages. We&#8217;ve seen productivity improvements of over 1000% in some cases.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-devops-center-testing-streamlining-quality-assurance\">DevOps Center Testing: Streamlining Quality Assurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new DevOps Center Testing feature, currently in pilot, integrates partner testing solutions directly into the DevOps workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDevOps Center Testing allows teams to implement configurable quality gates,\u201d Fernandez explained. \u201cThis ensures that only code meeting specific quality criteria makes it to production, significantly reducing risks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-powered-development-assistance\">AI-Powered Development Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salesforce is leveraging AI to enhance various aspects of the development process, from code generation to testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fernandez highlighted, \u201cOur AI-based data seeding pilot allows developers to generate realistic test data on demand. This, combined with our natural language to code generation and automated unit test creation, is revolutionizing how developers work with Salesforce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-code-analysis-and-quality-improvements\">Code Analysis and Quality Improvements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The integration of Code Analyzer into Visual Studio Code and the introduction of Apex Guru represent significant steps in improving code quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith Code Analyzer and Apex Guru, we&#8217;re shifting quality checks left in the development process,&#8221; Fernandez said. &#8220;Developers get immediate feedback on their code, identifying potential issues before they become problems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-development-enhancements\">Local Development Enhancements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improvements in local development for Apex and Lightning Web Components (LWC) are set to improve developer productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fernandez emphasized, \u201cOur local development tools now allow real-time preview of changes. This instant feedback loop is crucial for rapid development and iteration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-integrations-and-ui-testing\">Future Integrations and UI Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salesforce is working on deeper integrations between DevOps Center and development tools, as well as improvements in UI testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re exploring ways to bring DevOps Center functionality directly into the IDE,\u201d Fernandez revealed. \u201cAdditionally, our early work on visual UI test recording shows promise in simplifying what has traditionally been a complex aspect of testing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prodly\">Prodly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prodly.co\/\">Prodly <\/a>had a booth in Moscone North and sponsored the Revenue Cloud zone outside of the show. They teamed up with Neocol, RightRev, Vertex, and m3ter to host sessions on Salesforce Revenue Cloud. In one session, Prodly CEO Max Rudman helped customers understand all of the complicated DevOps and other release management practices required for Revenue Cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7.png\" alt=\"Dreamforce 2024 at URBAN CENTER showcasing the Revenue Cloud Lounge, featuring sponsors like Neocol, RightRev, Vertex, and m\u00b3ter\" class=\"wp-image-40154 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7.png 900w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7-768x576.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/675;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u201cThe SaaS world is moving to consumption pricing.\u201d Craig Irons, m3ter. Photo Credit: LinkedIn \/craigirons10<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"549\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Revenue Cloud session at Dreamforce 2024 showcasing the complete revenue platform built on Salesforce, with attendees engaged in discussions led by key partners including Neocol, RightRev, Vertex, and m\u00b3ter\" class=\"wp-image-40155 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8.png 975w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 975px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 975\/549;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Max Rudman, CEO of Prodly and Ryan Lott, CEO of Neocol present on the new Salesforce Revenue Cloud platform at Dreamforce 2024 on September 18, 2024.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rudman had the following comments about Dreamforce 2024: \u201cAgentforce and the AI-powered future of humans assisted by agents underscored for me the importance of clean data, automation and the culture of innovation&nbsp;DevOps promotes and enables.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-provar\">Provar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provar.com\/\">Provar<\/a> had a major presence at Dreamforce with two booths. They also introduced Provar AI suite, a novel set of copilots and assistants designed to enhance every stage of the test automation process. These AI-powered tools provide contextual support for test planning, design, automation, execution, and analysis. Test practitioners may use these tools for improved efficiency and accuracy. It\u2019s interesting to see Provar make a concerted effort to offer embedded AI capabilities in its new platform architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"549\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Engaged participants at Dreamforce 2024, exploring innovative solutions at the Provar booth with hands-on demonstrations and in-depth discussions about test automation.\" class=\"wp-image-40156 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9.png 975w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 975px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 975\/549;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo Credit: LinkedIn: \/geraint-waters-61357482<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ivan Harris, Chief Product and Technology Officer for Provar had these comments: \u201cDreamforce 2024 further underscored the central role of AI in Salesforce\u2019s strategy. The introduction of the Agentforce platform marks a significant enhancement to the generative AI capabilities of Salesforce\u2019s Einstein Copilot solution. As AI continues to evolve, Salesforce remains focused on driving innovation while maintaining a strong emphasis on customer experience and trust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salto\">Salto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year Knuckles, the <a href=\"https:\/\/salto.io\/\">Salto<\/a> mascot, made a life-sized appearance! Salto continues to find traction in offering DevOps solutions that extend beyond Salesforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salto-knuckles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salto-knuckles-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dreamforce 2024 attendee taking a fun selfie with Knuckles, the mascot for Salto, adding excitement and energy to the event\" class=\"wp-image-40157 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salto-knuckles-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salto-knuckles-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salto-knuckles.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Knuckles makes a new friend, Matthew Speiser from Salesforce Ventures. Photo Credit: LinkedIn \/matthew-speiser-2551024b<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gil Hoffer, Salto co-founder and CTO, commented: \u201cThe energy at Dreamforce this year was truly electric. While AI and Agentforce certainly stole the spotlight, it was clear from the conversations at our booth that many companies are still grappling with the fundamentals of managing their Salesforce orgs effectively utilizing DevOps principles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"549\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Busy Salto booth at Dreamforce 2024, showcasing top-notch DevOps tools for admins and developers, with features like extensive dependency analysis and unified support for managed packages\" class=\"wp-image-40158 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10.png 975w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 975px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 975\/549;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Salto booth during Dreamforce 2024, Photo Credit: LinkedIn\/salto-io<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hoffer continued: \u201cThe influx of visitors to the Salto booth \u2014 more than double what we saw last year \u2014 is a strong indicator of the growing demand for practical modern DevOps tools and solutions, for Salesforce admins and developers, to help businesses stay agile and resilient amidst rapid change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-copado\">Copado<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/copado.com\/\">Copado<\/a> unveiled a <a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/index.php\/2024\/09\/16\/copado-reveals-ai-powered-devops-agents-for-salesforce\/\">suite of AI-powered agents<\/a> at Dreamforce 2024. These specialized agents &#8211; PlanAgent, BuildAgent, TestAgent, ReleaseAgent, and OperateAgent &#8211; are designed to streamline each phase of the DevOps lifecycle for Salesforce development. The new offering includes collaborative AI-assisted workspaces, allowing teams to share context and knowledge with the AI. The company views this as a step towards creating a new category of \u201cDevOps for business applications,\u201d addressing the unique challenges of metadata-based platforms like Salesforce. While currently focused on guidance and automation, Copado hints at future enhancements that could see these AI agents taking on more active roles in the development process, potentially reshaping workflows and roles within Salesforce teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-11.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"549\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-11.png\" alt=\"AI DevOps Zone at Dreamforce 2024, highlighting AI-powered agents for planning, building, testing, releasing, and operating, with a focus on both automation and people-centric solutions\" class=\"wp-image-40159 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-11.png 975w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-11-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 975px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 975\/549;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copado\u2019s offsite zone featured the new agents. Photo Credit: LinkedIn\/copadosolutions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the show, Copado had their usual premier position as the most expansive Salesforce DevOps exhibitor with multiple booths and presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Brooks, SVP of Evangelism for Copado commented: \u201cI was excited to see how well Agentforce aligned with our own vision of Agents for each phase of DevOps. And we\u2019re honored to be invited to the inaugural class of Agentforce ISV partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-12.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"549\" data-src=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-12.png\" alt=\"David Brook, SVP Evangelism at Copado, presenting at the Alibaba Cloud Theater during Dreamforce 2024, discussing Copado's leadership in DevOps for business applications with a focus on security, partnerships, and global implementation\" class=\"wp-image-40160 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-12.png 975w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/salesforcedevops.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-12-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 975px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 975\/549;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>David Brooks presents on Copado\u2019s integration with Alibaba Cloud. Photo Credit: LinkedIn\/copadosolutions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testsigma\">Testsigma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/testsigma.com\/\">Testsigma<\/a> is a relatively new entrant into the Salesforce DevOps and Test Automation field, who <a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.40.21\/index.php\/2024\/06\/18\/testsigma-8-2m-funding\/\">recently received a Series A funding<\/a> round to go after the ecosystem. They were in guerilla mode by roaming the show floor and making targeted sales encounters. And they participated as a sponsor in the Salesforce Ben after Dreamforce party on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As proponents of the use of AI in testing, Testsigma believes AI Agents will require new approaches that will challenge the way QA and Test Automation have traditionally been built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of their new representatives, Jon Robinson, Head of Salesforce at Testsigma, commented: \u201cDreamforce was all about Agentforce this year and it\u2019s clear where Salesforce thinks the industry is going, and it\u2019s towards AI Agents. 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