What is Code Builder?

Code Builder is Salesforce’s web-based development environment to customize the platform from anywhere. The Salesforce extensions you access are the same across VS Code on your desktop or Code Builder from a browser. With Code Builder, a developer can spin up an environment in minutes without requiring local setup. Salesforce tools come preinstalled, enabling admins and developers to collaborate seamlessly on the same project.

How can developers become more productive with Code Builder, a web-based integrated development environment (IDE)?

No local installation or setup required.

Spin up a developer environment instantly. Create your DX project, connect to the org you want to develop against, and you’re ready to go. Setup has never been so easy.

Integrated Development Environment (IDE) available straight from the browser.

Write, edit, and manage code straight from the web IDE. With Code Builder, developers have easy accessibility. Get started coding from any device with internet access.

AI compatibility with Salesforce Einstein.

Code Builder offers extensions for Code Analyzer and Einstein for Developers. Einstein for Developers provides AI-assisted code completion and prompt-based code. Once your code is completed, Code Analyzer allows you to be sure that the AI-generated code adheres to best practices. Coding has never been so easy.

Build SOQL queries fast with SOQL Builder.

You can use the SOQL Builder extension for Code Builder to quickly build and iterate on queries. This streamlines the process of retrieving data and optimizing your workflow. Incorporating SOQL Builder into your toolkit enhances your ability to navigate Salesforce databases with ease and precision.

Collaborate seamlessly.

Enhanced teamwork and communication.

Code Builder enables admins and developers to seamlessly collaborate on the same project, in the cloud. You can easily push your customizations to a shared source control repository. Now everyone on your team has the tools they need to reach maximum velocity.

Source control integration.

Manage your code in a single central repository through clicks. Code Builder integrates seamlessly with git-based source control systems allowing teams to naturally follow devops best pratices. Teams will work from a single source of truth, allowing them to streamline the development process and ensure they operate in the most productive and collaborative ways.

Retrieve and deploy metadata source.

With Code Builder you can quickly retrieve and deploy code via the Org Browser. Use the Org Browser to view the available metadata types and their corresponding components in your default org. You can also retrieve metadata source, without having to use a manifest file using the Org Browser. Use it to deploy source and then test the changes in your org.