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    Salesforce Platform Developer Exam (2026): What It Really Tests
    October 20, 2026

    Salesforce Platform Developer Exam (2026): What It Really Tests

    The Salesforce Platform Developer exam (formerly PD1) needs 68% on 60 scored questions and aligns to Summer '25. Here's what it tests and how to study.

    Platform Developer
    Salesforce Certification
    Exam Guide
    Apex Defaults to User Mode in Summer '26: What Actually Changes
    July 11, 2026

    Apex Defaults to User Mode in Summer '26: What Actually Changes

    Salesforce Summer '26 makes Apex secure by default: API v67 flips database operations to user mode, defaults classes to with sharing, and removes WITH SECURITY_ENFORCED.

    Salesforce
    Apex
    Summer '26