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16 jun, 9:37

What are the best tools for improving productivity and solving daily technical problems?

I'm exploring different online tools and platforms that can help with everyday technical tasks, troubleshooting, learning, and improving workflows.

What tools do you personally recommend? Are there any websites, apps, or resources that save you time and make complex tasks easier?

I'd love to hear what the community uses and why. 

 

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  1. Kundan Kumar Jha (Infosys)
    30 jun, 13:29

    Hi, 

     

    Here are some practical tools that consistently help improve productivity and solve day‑to‑day technical problems, 

     

    1. Learning and Problem Solving 

     

    • Trailhead 

      Best for Salesforce-specific learning. Structured modules and hands-on challenges make it ideal for building concepts step by step.

    • Stack Overflow 

      Still one of the fastest ways to troubleshoot errors. Useful for real-world issues and edge cases.

    • ChatGPT / AI assistants 

      Helpful for quick explanations, debugging guidance, code suggestions, and understanding unfamiliar topics.

    • YouTube (targeted tutorials) 

      Great for visual learners, especially for configuration-heavy topics like Experience Cloud or integrations.

    2. Development and Debugging

    • VS Code (with Salesforce Extensions) 

      Lightweight and powerful for Apex, LWC, and general development. Integrates well with Salesforce CLI.

    • Salesforce CLI (SFDX) 

      Essential for modern development workflows. Helps with:

      • Managing orgs
      • Deploying code
      • Automating tasks
    • Workbench 

      Useful for:

      • SOQL queries
      • Data inspection
      • Quick API testing
    • Developer Console 

      Good for quick debugging, logs, and running anonymous Apex.

    3. API Testing and Integration

    • Postman 

      Very useful for testing REST APIs, especially when working with integrations.

    • JSON Formatter / Validator tools 

      Helps debug API responses quickly.

    4. Productivity and Organization

    • Notion / OneNote 

      Ideal for maintaining:

      • Setup steps
      • Learning notes
      • Interview prep
      • Reusable configs
    • Google Keep / Todo tools 

      Quick task tracking and reminders.

    • Trello / Jira (light use) 

      Helpful to organize learning tasks or small personal projects.

    5. Version Control and Collaboration

    • GitHub / GitLab 

      Important for:

      • Storing code
      • Managing versions
      • Building a portfolio
    • Git (basic commands) 

      Helps track changes and avoid losing work.

    6. Browser and Testing Tools

    • Salesforce Inspector (Chrome Extension) 

      Extremely useful for:

      • Viewing data quickly
      • Export/import
      • Running queries without switching tools
    • Lighthouse (Chrome DevTools) 

      Useful for checking performance and accessibility of Experience Cloud pages.

    7. Automation and Efficiency

    • Keyboard shortcuts + snippets (VS Code) 

      Small improvement but saves a lot of time daily.

    • Code snippets / reusable templates 

      Keep common Apex, LWC, or configuration patterns ready.

    What actually makes the biggest difference

    Tools help, but productivity improves most when you:

    • Document solutions you discover
    • Reuse configurations instead of rebuilding from memory
    • Automate repetitive tasks (through CLI or scripts)
    • Focus on understanding instead of just fixing
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