Alan Jimenez Cervantes
Salesforce Developer | Full-Stack Developer
I specialize in building custom solutions on the Salesforce platform and developing dynamic, user-friendly web applications. With a foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies, I bring a comprehensive and methodical perspective to every project. Currently, I'm applying these skills as a Salesforce Developer at Silotech Group, Inc.
I build clean, efficient code to solve complex problems. Let me show you.
Technical Insights
Beyond delivering custom solutions, I am dedicated to documenting the logic and architectural patterns behind my work. This section tracks my latest deep dives — ranging from Salesforce order of execution and Apex optimization to full-stack data transformations. These entries offer a transparent look at my development process and my commitment to building scalable, high-performance systems. Select an article below to explore the technical breakdowns and live demonstrations.
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Consuming REST APIs with Apex: Building Secure, Typed, Testable Integrations
08/09/2026
A complete architectural guide to consuming REST APIs in Salesforce Apex. Learn how to secure credentials with Named Credentials, deserialize JSON into typed wrapper classes, validate HTTP response status codes, and achieve robust test coverage using HttpCalloutMock.
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Before-Save vs. After-Save Flows: Choosing the Right Salesforce Automation Strategy
07/26/2026
A comprehensive architectural guide comparing Salesforce before-save (Fast Field Updates) and after-save (Actions and Related Records) record-triggered Flows. Learn how each fits into the execution order, impacts performance and governor limits, and helps prevent unnecessary recursion.
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Testing Apex in Salesforce: Beyond Code Coverage
07/12/2026
Explore why high Apex code coverage doesn't guarantee software quality. Learn practical patterns for writing meaningful assertions, verifying database persistence, executing negative and bulk tests, and conducting thorough code reviews that ensure business logic is truly protected.