For months now, I’ve been exploring various Generative AI tools, primarily for coding, and I can confidently say I’ve never had this much fun.
I’m a nerd, I admit it, and I don’t consider myself a great programmer. For me, programming has always served two purposes:
To have fun – Yes, I know it may sound strange, but coding relaxes me.
To create something that didn’t exist before – Programming is my canvas for painting (and trust me, for someone with no artistic talent, it’s a real gift). Sure, I won’t create a Cézanne or a Picasso, but I can still craft something unique.
A symbolic representation of the fusion of creativity and technology, showing a programmer at a futuristic desk surrounded by glowing holographic tools and floating code. The scene includes vibrant artistic elements, like a palette with paintbrushes merging into digital interfaces, and a serene, slightly dreamy atmosphere that conveys inspiration. The background has an abstract mix of technological and creative themes, like circuits blending into artistic brushstrokes. The person at the desk appears motivated and immersed in their work, embodying innovation and exploration.
When I started using GenAI, its initial impact was “just” to speed up my work. On the surface, that’s useful, but it was also a bit disappointing: coding, for me, is the creative moment, not just a means to an end.
Then came a breakthrough: I realized that GenAI is not just an accelerator but an amplifier of ideas. It allowed me to bring to light solutions and concepts that would otherwise have stayed hidden in the back of my mind. Now, whenever I have a free moment, I find myself transforming an idea into a proof of concept using tools like ChatGPT or Claude. Things that used to take days to develop now come to life in just minutes, bringing me closer to those “masterpieces” that once seemed unattainable.
In the past two months alone, I’ve created at least 15 new GitHub repositories, along with countless temporary folders filled with scripts and flows to solve problems that would previously have required hours of development. It feels like programming has become pure fun again.
But this world moves at a hypersonic pace. After months of deliberating over which GenAI tool to adopt (OpenAI or Anthropic? It doesn’t matter), I decided to dive in and experiment. Once inside, I realized that in this field, doing matters more than overthinking.
And that’s the point: change is happening so fast that falling behind is no longer just a missed opportunity but a brake on professional growth.
I still see so many people—colleagues, friends—who are unable or unwilling to embrace this revolution. More evangelization and dialogue are needed. With @Salesforce Sidekicks Podcast, @Pietro and I are trying to raise awareness in our tech ecosystem on these topics, including initiatives like the first Salesforce Salary Survey we launched at the end of 2024. And who knows, this might even become my mission in the coming years: helping others unlock the potential of these technologies without fear, but with awareness.
Now, I’d like to ask you: how are you experiencing this change? How much do fun, excitement, fear, or a sense of inadequacy play into your personal or professional experience?
Sharing our approaches and emotions could help us build a true manifesto for the conscious adoption of AI.
The Salesforce community has always been a place of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation, thanks to the incredible individuals who go above and beyond to share their knowledge and support others. Now is the time to honor those exceptional Trailblazers: the 2025 Salesforce MVP nominations are live!
What Is the Salesforce MVP Program?
The Salesforce MVP program, established in 2010, celebrates individuals who embody the core values of the Salesforce ecosystem:
Expertise: They demonstrate deep knowledge of Salesforce products and willingly share insights through blogs, podcasts, webinars, community forums, and events.
Leadership: They take initiative by leading local user groups, organizing community events, and supporting initiatives like MVP Office Hours, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
Generosity: They serve as mentors and connectors, freely sharing their time, resources, and expertise to uplift others in the community.
MVPs are the heart of the Salesforce ecosystem, making it vibrant and welcoming for all.
How to Nominate an MVP
Nominations for the 2025 Salesforce MVP program are open from January 14 to February 7, 2025. Anyone can submit a nomination – whether it’s for a fellow Trailblazer who has made a difference in your journey or even for yourself.
The Salesforce ecosystem thrives because of its incredible community members who lead, inspire, and generously share their expertise. Let’s take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate their contributions.
Do you know someone who fits the bill? Nominate them today and help shape the next class of Salesforce MVPs!
Your CV is more than a list of accomplishments—it’s your professional story, a snapshot of who you are and where you’re headed. Recently, I embarked on a mission to transform my CV into something that truly reflects my journey. In this blog post, I’ll share the process, the decisions I made, and some practical tips to help you revamp your own CV using generative AI.
PROMPT: A felt art-style illustration of a person enthusiastically showing their curriculum vitae to a futuristic artificial intelligence robot. The person is crafted from felt textures with stitched details, holding a document labeled ‘CV,’ while the robot, designed with soft felt materials and glowing felt-like lights, examines the document. The background is a minimalist office environment created from colorful and layered felt, giving a cozy and creative vibe.
Step 1: Assessing the Old CV
Prompt Example: “Analyze my CV and identify areas where the content could be more concise and focused.”
My previous CV was comprehensive but overwhelming. It had years of experience, certifications, and achievements packed into multiple pages. While it showcased everything I’ve done, it lacked focus and a clear narrative.
A 3 ton CV is not the better way to showcase yourself
Key Takeaway: Look at your CV from a recruiter’s perspective. Is it easy to scan? Does it highlight your most relevant skills?
Step 2: Defining the New Structure
Prompt Example: “Create a two-column CV layout with a sidebar for key details and a main section for professional experience.”
To make my CV concise and impactful, I decided on a modern, two-column layout:
Left Sidebar: Key information like contact details, skills, certifications, and education.
Main Section: Professional summary, experience, and notable projects.
This layout ensures that critical information is easy to find while leaving room to showcase the depth of my work.
Step 3: Streamlining Content
Prompt Example: “Summarize my CV to fit within one page, prioritizing Salesforce expertise, certifications, and major achievements.”
I focused on relevance, keeping the most impactful accomplishments and skills. For example:
Highlighted my Salesforce MVP status and key certifications.
Consolidated roles and projects into clear, bullet-pointed lists.
I also added a “Professional Summary” at the top to give a quick overview of who I am and what I bring to the table.
Step 4: Adding Personal Touches
Prompt Example: “Add a circular profile picture placeholder and language proficiency details to the sidebar.”
To make the CV feel more personal, I:
Included a circular profile picture in the sidebar.
Listed language proficiencies.
Used bold formatting for key details, ensuring easy readability.
Step 5: Creating a Digital-First Version
Prompt Example: “Convert this CV into a responsive HTML layout with a two-column design.”
To future-proof the CV, I converted it into an HTML format. This allows for:
Easy updates.
Seamless PDF generation.
A design that stands out from traditional word-processed CVs.
Using online tools and experimenting with AI-driven design enhancements helped ensure the CV was both professional and modern.
Step 6: Iterating on Design
Prompt Example: “Refine the design by adding internal margins and ensuring font consistency.”
I refined the design by:
Adding internal margins for a polished look.
Ensuring consistency in font size and spacing.
Choosing a subtle background for the sidebar to visually separate it.
You choose the refinement you prefer
The final version is way more readable and concise than the original one.
Final Thoughts
Revamping my CV was a rewarding process that forced me to reflect on my career journey and how I present myself. Leveraging AI tools played a crucial role in keeping the CV updated with relevant changes, ensuring it stays fresh and impactful. Here’s what I learned:
Focus on Impact: Highlight what makes you unique and relevant to your target roles.
Design Matters: A clean, modern layout can make all the difference.
Be Adaptable: Creating a digital-friendly format ensures your CV stays versatile and future-proof. AI tools can automate updates, suggest enhancements, and maintain relevance, making it easier to reflect your most up-to-date skills and achievements.
Experimenting with tools, including generative AI, allowed me to test different layouts and prioritize what mattered most in my professional story.
If you’re thinking about updating your CV, start with a clear vision of what you want it to achieve. And don’t be afraid to experiment with new formats and ideas!
Salesforce has once again revolutionized enterprise technology with the launch of Agentforce 2.0, announced by Marc Benioff in an engaging presentation. This platform sets a new benchmark in the era of digital labor, positioning itself as a transformational tool for businesses worldwide.
In this article, I will provide a summary of what was announced during the event with Mark Benioff and share my personal insights on what AgentForce is and what it could become in the future.
Highlights of Agentforce 2.0
Proactive Digital Labor
Unlike traditional co-pilots that are reactive, Agentforce 2.0’s proactive agents take initiative. These agents preemptively resolve customer issues, ensuring a seamless experience by addressing cases even before they arise.
Beyond CRM Integration
Agentforce 2.0 extends its capabilities far beyond Salesforce’s CRM ecosystem. It integrates with external systems such as SAP, Workday, and APIs, enabling enterprise-wide workflows that bridge operational silos.
Modular Skills Framework
The platform introduces a modular Skills Framework, allowing agents to handle specialized tasks across various business domains, including sales, service, and marketing. This framework also supports multi-agent collaboration, further enhancing operational efficiency.
Atlas Reasoning Engine
Agentforce’s upgraded Atlas Reasoning Engine ensures accuracy and trust by:
Using semantic understanding for structured and unstructured data.
Employing reflection and inference to refine decision-making.
Offering transparency with citations and explainable AI-driven insights.
Seamless Collaboration with Slack
Agentforce’s deep integration with Slack turns it into a collaborative workspace where agents and humans interact naturally. This real-time teamwork drives productivity and innovation.
Enhanced Testing and Trust
The new Testing Center ensures agent reliability and consistency, providing guardrails for deployment and updates. Combined with the Data Cloud, Agentforce 2.0 emphasizes governance, privacy, and security while delivering context-aware solutions.
Agentforce 2.0 in Action
The presentation showcased how businesses can quickly deploy agents using the Agent Builder tool. For example, Adecco uses Agentforce to process 300 million job applications annually, automating complex workflows like candidate qualification and interview scheduling. With natural language input and seamless integration across enterprise systems, Agentforce empowers users to achieve unprecedented efficiency.
Potential Risks of Agentforce 2.0
Now the triky part. While Agentforce 2.0 promises significant advancements, there are potential risks that businesses must consider.
Dependence on AI Systems
Heavy reliance on AI-driven agents could lead to operational challenges if the system experiences downtime, data breaches, or unforeseen errors. Thanks to the Trust Layer and Salesforce platform high security features, you can chill out. If you are a customer make sure your implementation partner is aware of these potential pitfalls and face them with the right attention: the platform is secure enough, but it’s the way you implement agents that matter (and you should evaluate with attention customer needs before activating Agentforce, follow best practices in coding, flows and prompt engineering).
Data Privacy Concerns
Integrating vast amounts of enterprise data, including customer information, raises privacy and compliance concerns. Proper governance and adherence to data protection laws are critical. Make sure DPOs are aware of Salesforce security features and its committment to adhearing GDPR and lat EU AI Act (see the Salesforce Regulations Whitepaper). Again, Salesforce commits to respect regulations, but implementation partners are required to adhere to regulations as well when implementing and delivering your AI solutions. Make sure your DPOs are always on the loop!
Implementation Complexity
Despite its no-code/low-code capabilities, deploying Agentforce 2.0 across diverse systems and workflows may require significant upfront investment and expertise.
AgentForce is presented as a way to create intelligent and proactive agents using no-code or low-code approaches. This is true, but it’s important to first consider that enabling an AgentForce channel—especially when it involves a customer-facing channel like Experience Cloud—requires a significant amount of work and planning to integrate with the company’s primary communication channels.
Secondly, while it’s true that pre-built agents are available to get started with AgentForce, it’s equally true that, as we frequently see as implementation partners, clients’ business processes often vary, especially in countries outside the United States. This makes it necessary and crucial to customize and personalize AgentForce’s behavior, both in terms of the topics it can handle and the actions it can perform within the CRM.
This introduces a series of potential challenges:
It’s essential to write prompts that are effective, efficient, and above all, secure and understandable—both for the AI and for the clients or users interacting with it.
We must also remember that AgentForce can execute code or flows in ways that might not always adhere to org-wide sharing rules, sharing settings, or user profiling constraints. This could lead to significant issues if, for example, AgentForce executes code that bypasses visibility rules when interacting with an external user, potentially causing a dangerous data leak.
Therefore, it’s critical to first understand the agent’s requirements, correctly contextualize them based on business needs, and, most importantly, conduct extensive testing. While enabling an agent might technically be quick, the planning and testing phases could take a considerable amount of time.
Job Displacement Fears
As automation reduces the need for manual tasks, organizations may face resistance from employees concerned about job security.
Every revolution brings with it doubts about the future, as it can lead to either positive or negative outcomes. Consider the discovery of nuclear energy: the nuclear revolution brought significant benefits, such as the ability to produce energy through nuclear reactions, but it also had profoundly negative aspects, such as the development of nuclear weapons.
I recall an episode shared during an AI workshop about the period following the Industrial Revolution, when automobiles were invented. Those whose profession was driving horse-drawn carriages faced the risk of losing their jobs entirely, replaced by automated tools like cars that no longer required the skill of handling a horse. Who benefited from this shift? Those who decided to learn how to drive a car and became automobile drivers, seizing a new market opportunity that not everyone could initially see.
The issue of autonomous agents, a very recent development that will likely see significant advancements in the coming months—or even weeks—clearly raises concerns about potential job losses. However, these agents should be viewed as tools that enhance the capabilities of contact centers. I don’t believe that millions of jobs will be lost; instead, jobs will be redefined, and the nature of work will evolve.
It’s too early to predict exactly what will happen, but just as the automobile transformed work, these agents will do the same. Their primary function will be to reduce the need for human intervention in solving low-level problems, enabling humans to focus on more complex tasks—and who knows what else the future holds.
Ethical Considerations
AI decision-making, especially in sensitive areas like healthcare and finance, must be transparent and unbiased. Missteps could lead to reputational damage and regulatory scrutiny.
The Trust Layer and Atlas reasoning engine are the efforts to reduce these potential bias and deliver a more accurate than ever result.
What It Means for Customers
Agentforce 2.0 introduces a paradigm shift for businesses by:
Enhancing Productivity: Automating repetitive tasks allows employees to focus on high-value activities.
Improving Scalability: Organizations can expand operations without increasing headcount.
Boosting Revenue: Companies have reported significant efficiency gains and revenue growth with Agentforce implementations.
Opportunities for Partners
Salesforce’s partner ecosystem can harness Agentforce 2.0 to deliver tailored solutions for customers. The Skills Framework and Testing Center provide ample opportunities to develop industry-specific agents, from healthcare to retail. Partners can also integrate their tools into the platform, creating a seamless value chain for their clients.
A Glimpse into the Future
Marc Benioff hinted at the upcoming Agentforce 3.0, scheduled for release in May, which promises even greater innovation. Salesforce’s commitment to sustainability, trust, and customer success ensures that Agentforce will continue to define the future of digital labor.
Partners have a unique opportunity to shape the future evolution of AgentForce. By expanding its functionalities and making them available to their clients—whether by integrating currently unsupported features or leveraging existing ones—partners can make a real difference and position AgentForce as the future of CRM.
Let’s reflect together: the future will be heavily influenced by the advancements of Generative AI across all aspects of our lives, from work to leisure. Consider, for instance, the technological progress in code generation. In the future, AgentForce might be capable of writing code autonomously. This means that the role of developers and programmers will likely shift toward verifying functionality, testing the outputs generated by AgentForce, and guiding it toward the correct solution—a trend we are already witnessing today.
As partners, we carry the responsibility of creating solutions that are correct, secure, effective, and efficient. But more importantly, as we are in the Salesforce Trailblazer community, we have the duty to make this technology accessible to everyone—not just in terms of implementation but also in terms of knowledge and understanding.
Conclusion
Agentforce 2.0 is more than an AI platform; it’s a revolution in how businesses operate. By combining advanced AI, seamless integration, and a robust governance framework, Salesforce has set a new standard for enterprise technology. For customers, it’s a tool for scaling operations and delivering exceptional experiences. For partners, it’s an opportunity to co-create the future of work.
With Q3 earnings just released, it’s a great time to look back at the first three quarters of the year and see the consistent themes driving Salesforce’s success. This blog post will break down key results for each quarter, explore how they impacted the stock market, and highlight the strategic priorities shaping Salesforce’s trajectory.
Key Metrics Demystified
For those new to financial reporting (like me), here’s a breakdown of some key terms used throughout this post:
Revenue: Total money Salesforce earned from products and services before subtracting costs. It’s the “top line” of a business.
GAAP vs. Non-GAAP:
GAAP: Standard accounting rules, including all costs (e.g., stock-based compensation, acquisitions).
Non-GAAP: Adjusted to exclude certain costs, offering insight into recurring business performance. More details explained here
Operating Margin: Profitability indicator; the higher the margin, the more efficient the business operations.
Cash Flow: The actual money moving in and out of the business.
Operating Cash Flow focuses on cash generated by daily operations.
Q1 FY25: Building the Foundation for AI and Digital Transformation
Revenue: $9.13B (+11% YoY)
Operating Margin: GAAP 18.7%, Non-GAAP 32.1%
Cash Flow: $6.25B (+39% YoY)
Key Highlights:
Salesforce emphasized its leadership in AI, leveraging its Customer 360 platform to deliver tailored AI-driven insights for businesses.
Strong cost management played a critical role, enhancing margins and supporting profitability.
The rollout of Customer 360 updates boosted customer retention and subscription growth. 💡 R&D Investment: Salesforce allocated $1.37B to R&D in Q1, focusing on foundational AI advancements and platform updates. 📈 Stock Market Impact: The positive results led to a modest uptick in Salesforce’s stock, signaling investor confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.
A chart comparing Q1 FY25 revenue, margins, and cash flow with Q1 FY24, highlighting YoY growth percentages.
Q2 FY25: Expansion and Innovation in the Face of Challenges
Revenue: $9.33B (+8% YoY)
Operating Margin: GAAP 19.1%, Non-GAAP 33.7%
Cash Flow: $0.89B (+10% YoY)
Key Highlights:
The launch of the Agentforce AI platform, an enterprise automation tool, positioned Salesforce as a leader in digital labor transformation.
Growth was further driven by Slack integrations, enhancing collaboration across industries.
Salesforce expanded its footprint in APAC and EMEA markets, balancing slower growth in other regions. 💡 R&D Investment: Salesforce invested $1.35B in R&D during Q2, focusing on innovations like Agentforce and regional-specific product enhancements. 📈 Stock Market Impact: Salesforce’s steady performance helped maintain stock stability, reassuring investors about the company’s long-term potential.
Q3 FY25: Scaling New Heights with AI and Industry-Specific Solutions
Revenue: $9.44B (+8% YoY)
Operating Margin: GAAP 20%, Non-GAAP 33.1%
Cash Flow: $1.98B (+29% YoY)
Key Highlights:
Salesforce’s vertical-specific solutions, such as those for healthcare and financial services, saw record adoption.
Partnerships with AWS and Google Cloud deepened, expanding the ecosystem’s reach and usability.
The rise of Agentforce AI underscored Salesforce’s ability to combine innovative technology with market-specific needs. 💡 R&D Investment: In Q3, Salesforce dedicated $1.36B to R&D, driving advancements in AI and tailored industry solutions. 📈 Stock Market Impact: Following the strong Q3 earnings, Salesforce’s stock surged by 11%, reflecting heightened investor enthusiasm for its financial performance and strategic vision.
Stock Market Performance Across FY25
Salesforce’s stock has risen by 26% in FY25, closely correlating with its earnings announcements:
Q1: Modest gains as investors responded positively to strong financials and AI advancements.
Q2: Stability with consistent results and growth in international markets.
Q3: A significant 11% surge following impressive earnings, highlighting growing investor enthusiasm for Salesforce’s innovation in AI and vertical solutions.
A line graph tracking Salesforce’s stock performance alongside its quarterly earnings announcements.
Key Trends and Future Outlook
AI at the Core: Salesforce’s leadership in AI, particularly through Agentforce, is helping businesses redefine efficiency and customer engagement.
Strategic Investments: Over $4 billion in R&D across FY25 has solidified Salesforce’s position as a leader in AI and innovation.
Operational Excellence: Disciplined cost management and a focus on profitability have enabled Salesforce to balance innovation with strong margins.
Stock Confidence: A 26% stock rise in FY25 underscores investor confidence in Salesforce’s financial performance and strategic priorities.
Salesforce’s R&D investments, revenue, and stock price over time
Looking Ahead
With Q4 guidance targeting $9.90B–$10.10B in revenue and full-year revenue of $37.8B–$38.0B (+8–9% YoY), Salesforce is on track for a standout FY25. Beyond the numbers, Salesforce’s strategic focus on AI, industry-specific solutions, and global market expansion signals continued leadership in the CRM space.
What are your thoughts on Salesforce’s FY25 so far? Are you leveraging AI innovations like Agentforce in your organization? Share your ideas in the comments below!
Building the Tab Deck Chrome extension was an exciting journey that combined collaborative prompts, technical insights, and creative problem-solving with ChatGPT-4o with canvas feature. This showcase blog post dives into the development process, explores the extension’s features, and reflects on how the interaction with ChatGPT made it all possible.
TabDeck icon generated by ChatGPT and Dall-E
The Making of Tab Deck: Behind the Scenes with ChatGPT-4o and Canvas
The creation of the Tab Deck extension involved numerous prompts over several chat sessions, spanning a total duration of approximately 4 hours. During this extended conversation, the exchange included over 50 individual prompts—ranging from designing user-friendly features to resolving technical challenges within the code.
The types of prompts included:
Feature Requests: Adding new functionalities such as creating empty tab decks, duplicating tab sets, and implementing right-click actions.
UI/UX Discussions: Improving user experience by suggesting interface tweaks, button placements, and icon additions.
Code Development: Writing and modifying JavaScript code to ensure smooth interaction with IndexedDB and Chrome APIs.
Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identifying and fixing issues in the code, handling corner cases, and suggesting more efficient ways to implement features.
Icon creation: I asked Dall-E to generate the icon for the extension (only after the major features has been implemented, see below)
Extension promotion: posts, articles, descriptions all generated by ChatGPT (with diverse levels of adjustements) with the whole context of what I was working on
Using the canvas feature of ChatGPT-4o helped visualize multiple versions of files and maintain a holistic view of the ongoing code development. Each change was tracked, and new additions were carefully reviewed, making the entire workflow streamlined and organized.
In one of the prompts, I even shared a sketch of the popup page UI to help guide the visual design of the interface, which ChatGPT used to create a similar template. This collaborative approach ensured the final design closely matched my initial vision.
From Sketch to a working UI
Introducing Tab Deck: The Ultimate Tab Management Solution
Tab Deck is a Chrome extension that helps you manage your browser tabs effectively by allowing you to save and organize them into “decks.” It’s designed to enhance productivity by letting users create, modify, and restore groups of tabs, making it easy to switch between different projects or work contexts without overwhelming your browser.
Key Features of Tab Deck
Save Current Tabs as a Deck – Have a set of tabs open that you want to come back to later? Tab Deck allows you to save all the tabs in your current window as a named deck. This way, you can pick up where you left off whenever you need to, without cluttering your bookmarks.
Create an Empty Deck – Need a fresh start? You can create an empty deck with the click of a button. This is perfect for planning future research or organizing resources without immediate clutter.
Search and Filter Decks – As you accumulate saved decks, finding the one you need becomes seamless with the built-in search functionality. Simply type a few characters, and Tab Deck will help you find the right set of tabs instantly.
Open Deck in Current Window, New Window or Incognito – You can open any saved deck in the current and new window or even in incognito mode. This is especially useful if you’re working on sensitive information or need a distraction-free environment.
Add Current Page to Deck from the Context Menu – Right-click on any page and add it directly to an existing deck. This feature is perfect for quickly saving useful links as you browse without having to open the popup interface.
Duplicate and Edit Decks – Want to tweak an existing deck without altering the original? With the “Duplicate” feature, you can make a copy of any saved deck, modify it as needed, and save it under a new name. Editing deck names or URLs within decks is also straightforward, giving you the flexibility to keep your decks up to date.
Delete Decks or Individual Tabs – Simplify your collection by deleting decks you no longer need or by removing specific tabs within a deck. The extension is built for flexibility, ensuring that your saved tabs remain relevant.
Visual Deck Overview with Icons – Saved tabs are displayed with their favicons, providing an intuitive visual overview of each deck. This makes it easy to identify tabs at a glance, enhancing usability.
The User Experience: A Quick Tour
Header and Quick Actions: The popup window for Tab Deck features a simple header with an easy-to-use interface. It includes buttons for saving the current tabs, creating an empty deck, and a search bar to locate saved decks.
Deck List with Actions: Each deck is displayed in a list format with various action buttons, including Edit, Delete, Open, Open in Incognito, and Duplicate. These options are readily accessible via small, intuitive icons that keep the interface clean.
Add to Deck Context Menu: One standout feature is the ability to add the current webpage to an existing deck directly from the right-click context menu. This is a game-changer for quickly saving resources without interrupting your workflow.
Challenges and Solutions: The Development Journey
Throughout the development process, several technical challenges arose, particularly around Chrome’s API limits and storage restrictions. Using ChatGPT-4o, we were able to brainstorm solutions, like splitting large datasets into manageable chunks to fit within Chrome Sync Storage limits (feature not implemented yet). Debugging IndexedDB access and implementing incognito mode checks were also collaborative efforts that benefited from prompt discussions.
The canvas feature played a crucial role here, allowing us to iterate on solutions by viewing and adjusting the entire script in one place, making collaboration between prompts more cohesive and efficient.
Conclusion
Tab Deck is the result of combining technical development with user-centric thinking. It offers a simple yet powerful way to organize your browser tabs, making it easier to navigate different projects or tasks without losing track of important resources. The iterative process, facilitated by ChatGPT-4o with canvas, ensured that the extension was built with flexibility, efficiency, and a user-friendly interface in mind.
We hope Tab Deck helps you stay organized, productive, and ready to tackle whatever tasks come your way. Feel free to install the extension, experiment with creating your own tab decks, and experience how it can transform your browsing and workflow management!
Interested in creating your own Chrome extension? Collaborating with ChatGPT can make the process smoother and more enjoyable. The experience of building Tab Deck shows just how valuable it can be to have an AI partner for brainstorming, coding, and troubleshooting.
What’s next? There’s plenty of tools for developers that let you use different LLMs all at once, choosing the best model for the specific usage. But, in my opinion, for personal usage and for the most uses, ChatGPT Plus is enough for most use cases.
With our Salesforce Sidekicks Podcast project, we’re all about breaking the mold and finding creative ways to engage with Salesforce technology.
So we asked ourselves: what if each Salesforce Cloud was a genre of music?
That’s the spark that lit the fire for our latest project: Ctrl+Alt+Cloud: Shortcut to Success, an imaginary album where every Salesforce product is transformed into a unique musical masterpiece.
In this post, we’ll take you behind the scenes of how we matched Salesforce Clouds to music genres, why each pairing makes sense, and how it all comes together in our fictional album.
Salesforce is as diverse as the customers who use it—so why not celebrate that diversity through music? Each Cloud has its own personality and function, much like a music genre has its own rhythm and soul.
For example:
Sales Cloud is the dependable Rock Classic, always reliable and timeless.
Marketing Cloud brings the catchy hooks of Pop, drawing in leads like a chart-topping hit.
Slack, with its dynamic collaboration vibes, naturally takes on the role of Hip-Hop.
And that’s just the start!
To get here, we used some interesting prompts to help generate the content. Here are a few examples that inspired this project:
“If each Salesforce product was a music genre, which would they be?”
“Write song lyrics for Marketing Cloud in the style of Pop.”
“Generate lyrics for Tableau as Progressive Metal.”
“What would MuleSoft sound like in Funk? Write the lyrics.”
“Generate the album cover (make sure not to include any text other then the CTRL+ALT keys)”
These prompts were instrumental (pun intended!) in bringing this creative idea to life.
The Line-Up: Clouds and Genres
Here’s the full tracklist for Ctrl+Alt+Cloud: Shortcut to Success:
Cloud
Genre
Track Title
Reason for Genre
Sales Cloud
Rock Classic
Rockin’ the Cloud (Sales Never Sleep)
Reliable, timeless, and the foundation of many successful journeys, much like classic rock is to music.
Service Cloud
Blues
Service Blues (Hold the Line)
Emphasizes empathy and support, reminiscent of the soulful, emotional tunes of blues.
Marketing Cloud
Pop
Click, Like, Convert (Marketing Cloud Anthem)
Always trendy, catchy, and focused on connecting with audiences, just like pop music hits.
Commerce Cloud
Electro/EDM
Add to Cart (Commerce Cloud Vibes)
Fast-paced, energetic, and constantly evolving, reflecting the excitement of online shopping.
Experience Cloud
Jazz
Collaborate in Harmony (The Experience Cloud Jazz)
Versatile, collaborative, and improvisational, much like jazz musicians working together to create something unique.
Tableau
Progressive Metal
Stories in the Data (Tableau’s Metal Symphony)
Complex, detailed, and multi-layered, similar to how progressive metal tells an intricate story through music.
Einstein AI
Synthwave
Neon Mind (Einstein AI Synthwave)
Futuristic and visionary, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, much like the synthwave genre.
MuleSoft
Funk
Funky Connections (MuleSoft Groove)
Focused on smooth integration and connection, with a powerful groove like a funky bass line that ties it all together.
Salesforce CPQ
Classical
Orchestrating Deals (CPQ Symphony)
Precise, structured, and well-orchestrated, much like the elegance and order found in classical music.
Slack
Hip-Hop
Slackin’ Beats (Collaboration Anthem)
Full of energy, collaboration, and creativity, capturing the dynamic and communicative essence of hip-hop.
Industries Cloud
World Music
Unity in the Cloud (Industries Anthem)
Adaptable to different sectors, reflecting the variety and richness of cultures found in world music.
Data Cloud
Ambient/Chillout
Data in the Flow (The Ambient Journey)
Calming and powerful, continuously flowing like ambient music, which creates a serene and immersive atmosphere.
Salesforce Platform
Orchestra Symphonic
The Symphony of the Platform
The foundation for building custom solutions, offering endless possibilities like a full orchestra creating a grand symphony.
Each track not only represents a Salesforce Cloud but also captures its essence in a specific musical style.
Behind the Scenes: Crafting the Sound of Salesforce
To make this idea even more fun, we wrote song lyrics for each track! Here’s a sneak peek from the Marketing Cloud anthem, Click, Like, Convert:
Click, like, convert—baby, that’s my jam, \ Turning every lead into the ultimate fan. \ From inbox to socials, I’ve got the flair, \ Marketing Cloud, I’m everywhere!
(Yes, we went there!)
We used genres that align with the functionality of each Cloud. Commerce Cloud, for instance, pulses with the high-energy beat of EDM, representing dynamic shopping journeys and real-time e-commerce. Tableau, with its intricate storytelling and complex visualizations, naturally resonates with the layered riffs of Progressive Metal.
What’s Next? Bringing It to Life
While this is a fun and creative exercise, it could also inspire real-world innovation. Imagine a team-building session where your Salesforce users create playlists for the Clouds they use every day. Or, even better, use tools like Suno.ai to generate actual music from our lyrics and bring these tracks to life!
I chose Suno.ai because it has a free plan (50 credits a day, roughly 10 songs) and it frequently receives upgrades to its generative models. The tool has an intuitive user experience—you can even add a simple prompt to generate the music you like. In our case, I used the “custom” mode, which simply asks for the title, genre, lyrics, and, if you’re a paid user, you can select a specific voice.
Suno.ai generates two songs with different “musical flavors,” and the result is amazing. For some genres, I needed a few tries to get the perfect result—especially for the genres I love most and have more experience with.
There are also plenty of paid features that let you modify various aspects of the song (including duration and regeneration of some parts). It has been an amazing and really fun experience—if only I had this tool when I was a metalhead teenager, I think it would have skyrocketed my creativity!
And if that wasn’t enough, I even generated the album cover using ChatGPT and DALL-E. It was so cool that I chose the very first one that was generated! You can see the cover below. It perfectly captures the essence of our project, with its blend of technology and creativity.
Join the Fun
Want to dive deeper? Visit salesforceSideKicks.org, where we’re publishing the songs and full lyrics one by one weekly, insights, and more ideas to celebrate Salesforce creativity.
And let us know in the comments: which Cloud would you pick for your next anthem?
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic, and like many, I decided to take the plunge: I subscribed to ChatGPT Plus. Now, after a month of using it, it’s time to reflect. In this post, I’ll share how this technology has revolutionized the way I work and create content.
Why ChatGPT Plus? A Thoughtful Choice
I’ll admit, I hesitated at first. With competitors like Claude rolling out new features at breakneck speed, choosing wasn’t easy. Ultimately, I went with ChatGPT, partly because my co-host and friend from the Salesforce Sidekicks Podcast, Pietro Piga, was already experimenting with Claude.
The result? This subscription is now one of the best investments I’ve made in recent years.
AI Superpowers in My Workflow
Using ChatGPT Plus daily has transformed how I approach many creative and technical tasks. Here are some real-world examples:
1. Content Creation
Social Posts: I always start with an original idea and let ChatGPT rework it to make it more engaging and suited for my audience. The result? A spike in engagement.
Creative Projects: From writing lyrics for humorous albums like Ctrl+Alt+Cloud to crafting stories for children (powered by Suno.ai), complete with custom illustrations.
2. Automation and Coding
Quick Prototypes: With ChatGPT’s help, I created a Chrome extension (TabDeck, spoiler…I’ll write a dedicated post about this) and a boilerplate for a NodeJS + ExpressJS portal, saving hours of work.
Custom Solutions: From scripts to process JSON, CSV, or even images, ChatGPT has been invaluable.
3. Research and Analysis
Complex Research: From summarizing dense documents (like Salesforce release notes) to technical debugging, ChatGPT is my go-to.
Brainstorming: Ideas for names, proposals, and creative strategies—this tool is indispensable for sparking creativity.
4. Illustrations and Storytelling
Using DALL-E, I’ve generated images to complement my content, making it visually more appealing. While there are occasional temporary usage limits, the overall experience has been very positive.
The Limitations of ChatGPT Plus (and How I Manage Them)
Every tool has its quirks, and ChatGPT is no exception. Here are a few challenges:
Canvas Management: In complex contexts, some files can be truncated or overwritten. Thankfully, rollbacks are easy.
Integration with IDEs: Better connectivity between ChatGPT and IDEs would simplify technical workflows.
The Temptation of “Copy-Paste”: After seeing many well-written results on the first try, it’s tempting to accept them without question. Reviewing remains essential.
Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It? Absolutely Yes!
ChatGPT Plus has proven to be much more than a tool. It’s a creative partner, a technical assistant, and a productivity booster. Sure, there’s room for improvement, but the benefits far outweigh the limitations.
And you? Have you tried an AI subscription yet? What’s your experience been like? Let me know in the comments or on social media!
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Salesforce has integrated Data Cloud capabilities into its sandbox environments, allowing developers to build, test, and deploy Data Cloud-powered applications without impacting live production systems. This integration enhances the development process by providing a secure, isolated setting for innovation.
Availability and Access
General Availability: As of November 2024, Data Cloud in Sandbox is generally available. To utilize this feature, customers need to purchase the new Data Cloud Sandbox SKUs. After acquisition, creating a new sandbox or refreshing an existing one will enable Data Cloud functionalities within the sandbox environment.
Supported Sandbox Types: Data Cloud is supported across all sandbox types, including Developer, Developer Pro, Partial Copy, and Full Copy. This flexibility allows teams to choose the sandbox type that best fits their development and testing needs.
Features and Capabilities
In the sandbox environment, developers can:
Test Data Streams and Models: Integrate various data sources into Data Cloud, configure data models, and ensure accurate data mappings and transformations.
Configure AI and Analytics Tools: Set up and test AI models within the sandbox to deliver precise insights and predictions. This includes creating new models in Model Builder or importing models from platforms like Databricks, Google Vertex AI, and Amazon SageMaker.
Prototype Data Cloud-Triggered Automations: Develop and test new automations triggered by changes in Data Cloud tables, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows.
Considerations
Data and Authentication: While Data Cloud configurations from the production environment are replicated in the sandbox, data and authentication information are not. After creating the sandbox, connections must be reconfigured, and authentication information provided to ingest data into the Data Cloud sandbox.
Usage and Billing: Data Cloud usage in sandboxes consumes credits and multipliers from the production org’s Data Cloud credit cards, covering categories such as Data Service, Storage, and Segmentation and Activation. This ensures that sandbox usage is accounted for in overall consumption.
By integrating Data Cloud into sandbox environments, Salesforce provides a robust platform for developers to innovate and test new features securely, ensuring that all components work cohesively before deployment to production.
The Salesforce Sidekicks Podcast is thrilled to announce the launch of an initiative designed for YOU: the first Salesforce Salary Survey exclusively for the Italian market!
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We believe that transparency is power. The survey aims to:
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By contributing to this survey, you’re helping build a database that can drive conversations, shape decisions, and empower our community to aim higher.
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Current salary (RAL) and variable components like bonuses or commissions.
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What if I get bored?
Checkout in the sidebar and listen to the latest episode of the Salesforce Sidekicks Podcast or listen to the official anthem of the podcast (made with Suno.ai!)
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