force-dev-tool
A deprecated CLI tool for managing Salesforce metadata deployments, testing, and data operations via the Force.com APIs.
What is force-dev-tool?
force-dev-tool is a deprecated command-line tool for Salesforce developers that facilitates metadata management, deployment, and testing on the Force.com platform. It allows developers to retrieve and deploy metadata, run Apex unit tests, execute SOQL queries, and handle bulk data operations directly from the terminal. The tool was created to improve the software development lifecycle for Salesforce by integrating with version control systems and providing scriptable workflows.
Salesforce developers and administrators looking for CLI-based tools to manage deployments, testing, and data operations on the Force.com platform. It is suited for teams wanting to automate their Salesforce development processes.
Developers chose force-dev-tool for its ability to streamline Salesforce deployments through CLI commands, support for generating deployment manifests from version control diffs, and integration with testing and data APIs. It offered an alternative to manual processes and aimed to bring DevOps practices to Salesforce development.
Overview
[DEPRECATED] Command line tool supporting the Force.com development lifecycle
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating Salesforce metadata deployments from the command line
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