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Salesforce has recently introduced a pilot feature that allows you to explore and integrate Heroku apps directly into Salesforce Setup through the Heroku Integration add-on. This new functionality opens up exciting possibilities for Salesforce developers and administrators, enabling seamless interaction between Heroku apps and Salesforce. In this blog post, we will dive into what this integration means, how it works, and the potential benefits for your organization.
What is the Heroku Integration Add-On?
The Heroku Integration add-on, currently in pilot, provides a way to bridge the gap between your Heroku apps and Salesforce. With this add-on, you can publish your Heroku apps as **External Services** in Salesforce. Once published, the API operations of your Heroku app become accessible as actions that you can leverage directly within Salesforce, enabling a wide range of possibilities for data management, automation, and more.
Key Features of the Heroku Integration
1. Expose Heroku Apps as External Services: You can expose the APIs of your Heroku apps as External Services in Salesforce. This means that any operation or functionality exposed by the API of your Heroku app is now available as an action within Salesforce.
2. Leverage Actions Across Salesforce:
– Flow Builder: Create no-code or low-code automations that include actions from your Heroku apps.
– Apex: Use Heroku API operations in custom Apex code to build more sophisticated business logic.
– Data Cloud: Interact with data in Salesforce and Data Cloud, allowing for read and write operations.
3. Unified Experience: The integration is available in both Lightning Experience and Salesforce Classic, offering flexibility and consistency across different user experiences.
How to Access and Use the Integration
Currently, this feature is available in Enterprise, Unlimited, and Developer editions of Salesforce. However, it’s important to note that not all Salesforce orgs will have access, as this is still a Pilot service. To participate, you must contact your Salesforce account executive and agree to specific terms.
Once your org has access, getting started is simple:
1. Navigate to Setup: Log in to Salesforce and navigate to Setup.
2. Search for Heroku: In the Quick Find box, type “Heroku.”
3. Select “Apps”: You’ll see the option to explore and manage your Heroku apps directly from Salesforce Setup.
Benefits of the Heroku Integration
– Seamless Connectivity By integrating Heroku apps directly into Salesforce, you create a unified environment where data and services can move effortlessly between platforms.
– Enhanced Automation The ability to use Heroku app actions within Flow Builder allows you to automate complex business processes without needing extensive custom code.
– Powerful Customization With access to Heroku APIs from Apex, developers have more flexibility to create tailored solutions that meet unique business requirements.
– Data Interactivity Interact with Salesforce and Data Cloud in real time, enabling advanced use cases like dynamic data synchronization, real-time analytics, and personalized customer experiences.
Important Considerations
Since this is a pilot feature, there are a few important things to keep in mind:
– Limited Availability This feature is not generally available and is only accessible in certain orgs. Contact your Salesforce account executive to express interest and learn about the specific terms of the pilot program.
– Subject to Change As a Pilot or Beta feature, functionality may change or evolve based on feedback and further development by Salesforce.
Conclusion
The new Heroku Integration add-on in Salesforce Setup represents a significant leap forward in connecting your Heroku apps with Salesforce. Whether you are a developer looking to build more dynamic solutions or an administrator aiming to streamline business processes, this integration offers a wealth of opportunities to extend the power of Salesforce.
To get started, reach out to your Salesforce account executive and express your interest in the pilot program. Soon, you may find yourself taking full advantage of Heroku’s capabilities directly within Salesforce!