While working as a Salesforce admin, I received a requirement from the client to create a custom application to manage its sales pipeline more effectively. We need to create a custom app in Salesforce to fulfill this requirement.
Here, I explained standard and custom apps in Salesforce and how we can create custom apps in Salesforce.
App in Salesforce
In Salesforce, an “App” is a collection of tabs that work together to allow the application to function properly. It has a name, a logo, and a specific set of tabs.
For example, a sales app could contain features for contact management, lead tracking, and sales processing. Salesforce apps provide a focused environment where users can efficiently manage specific business operations.
There are two types of apps in Salesforce:
1. Standard Apps in Salesforce
The standard apps are pre-built applications provided by Salesforce. These apps are created to handle common business operations and are ready for use.
Following are some examples of standard apps in Salesforce:
- Service: This app is designed for support purposes, knowledge base management, and customer interactions.
- Marketing: This app manages marketing campaigns, leads, and other marketing activities.
- Community: This i