MODERN TESTING AUTOMATION AND DEVOPS STRATEGIES FOR SALESFORCE LIGHTNING EXPERIENCE

Authors

  • Srikanth Perla Charles River Laboratories Inc, USA Author

Keywords:

Salesforce Lightning Testing, DevOps Integration, Automated Quality Assurance, CI/CD Implementation, AI-Powered Testing Frameworks

Abstract

This article examines the evolution and implementation of modern testing automation and DevOps strategies in Salesforce Lightning Experience environments. The article investigates the challenges and solutions in automating tests for Lightning components, focusing on dynamic rendering, shadow DOM complexities, and component reusability. Through a comprehensive article of enterprise implementations, the research explores the integration of artificial intelligence in testing methodologies, the establishment of robust CI/CD pipelines, and the implementation of quality gates in the development process. The article demonstrates how organizations can achieve significant improvements in deployment reliability, code quality, and development efficiency through structured testing approaches and DevOps practices while preparing for future technological advancements in the Salesforce ecosystem.

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Published

2025-02-06

How to Cite

Srikanth Perla. (2025). MODERN TESTING AUTOMATION AND DEVOPS STRATEGIES FOR SALESFORCE LIGHTNING EXPERIENCE. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IJRCAIT), 8(1), 1644-1654. http://ijrcait.com/index.php/home/article/view/IJRCAIT_08_01_120