Deep dives into architecture patterns, AI, Salesforce, and enterprise platforms.https://sarfarajey.com/en-ushttps://sarfarajey.com/blog/git-strategy-for-agentic-development-solo/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/git-strategy-for-agentic-development-solo/How to structure branches, worktrees, and promotion gates when building with agents as a solo developer or small team. Isolation, gated integration, and selective promotion without enterprise infrastructure.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTAgentic DevelopmentGitDeveloper ProductivityAI Engineeringcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-curve-of-enterprise-ai/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-curve-of-enterprise-ai/AI infrastructure costs feel manageable at launch and surprising at scale. 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Here's how to measure it before it becomes unmanageable.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTAIEnterprise ArchitectureArchitecture ComplexityArchitecture Decision Makingcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/ai-vs-ml-vs-deep-learning-whats-the-difference/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/ai-vs-ml-vs-deep-learning-whats-the-difference/AI, ML, and deep learning form a nested hierarchy. Understand the core differences with examples, and why deep learning drives modern AI breakthroughs.Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTArtificial IntelligenceAIAi EthicsDeep LearningMachine Learningcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/the-ai-playbook-a-roadmap-from-foundations-to-production/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/the-ai-playbook-a-roadmap-from-foundations-to-production/This series presents a structured AI roadmap designed for engineers and technical professionals, emphasizing essential concepts and advanced applications like LLM Ops and AI security. The content focuTue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTArtificial IntelligenceAIAi EthicsDeep LearningMachine LearningRoadmapcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/functions-vs-arrow-functions-in-javascript-for-lwc/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/functions-vs-arrow-functions-in-javascript-for-lwc/Learn when to use traditional functions vs. arrow functions in LWC. Arrow functions inherit `this` lexically, solving common event handler bugs in Lightning components.Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTJavascript DevelopmentES6JavascriptLightning Web ComponentsSalesforce Developmentcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/history-of-ai-winters-breakthroughs-and-the-future/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/history-of-ai-winters-breakthroughs-and-the-future/AI's path was never linear: from Turing and the Golden Age, through two AI winters, to the deep learning revolution and generative AI that defines the field today.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTArtificial IntelligenceAIAi EthicsDeep LearningMachine Learningcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/variables-and-scope-in-javascript-for-lwc-developers/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/variables-and-scope-in-javascript-for-lwc-developers/Master `let`, `const`, and `var` in LWC. Block scope, function scope, and closure rules determine how variables behave inside components and affect state and rendering.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTJavascript DevelopmentSalesforce DevelopmentES6JavascriptLightning Web Componentscontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/mastering-lwc-javascript-foundation/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/mastering-lwc-javascript-foundation/Every Lightning Web Component runs on JavaScript. This series covers variables, functions, events, async patterns, and ES6+ features that every LWC developer needs.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTJavascript DevelopmentSalesforce DevelopmentJavascriptLightning Web ComponentsRoadmapSalesforceWeb Developmentcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/when-to-use-ai-vs-traditional-control-flow-in-your-application/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/when-to-use-ai-vs-traditional-control-flow-in-your-application/AI handles ambiguous, rule-breaking problems; control flow handles deterministic logic. Most real systems blend both: AI for perception, control flow for enforcement.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTArtificial IntelligenceApplication DevelopmentMachine LearningSoftware ArchitectureSoftware Designcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/snippet-from-free-text-to-your-salesforce-data-model/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/snippet-from-free-text-to-your-salesforce-data-model/Convert unstructured text — emails, notes — into Salesforce records using the Models API. 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Understand the TLS handshake, cipher selection, and why TLS 1.3 removes legacy cryptography.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTSalesforce DevelopmentCybersecurityEncryptionInformation SecurityNetwork SecurityTlscontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/einstein-analytics-and-discovery-consultant/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/einstein-analytics-and-discovery-consultant/I earned the Einstein Analytics and Discovery Consultant cert after two failed attempts. What changed: completing both super badges, hands-on SAQL work, and focused study.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTAdvancedAnalyticsCertificationSalesforcecontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/mac-tip-manage-jvm-configuration/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/mac-tip-manage-jvm-configuration/Manage multiple JDK versions on Mac using Homebrew and jenv. Install different OpenJDK builds and switch between them without affecting your system default.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTManage SystemTipsJvmSalesforcecontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/platform-developer-ii/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/platform-developer-ii/I earned Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II after super badges and the PD1 exam. Focus: Apex, Visualforce, data modeling, performance tuning, and integration.Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTAdvancedCertificationDeveloperSalesforcecontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/einstein-analytics-single-page-overview/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/einstein-analytics-single-page-overview/The complete Einstein Analytics architecture: data sources, datasets, transformations, and analysis tools. Understand dataflows, recipes, lenses, and dashboards at a glance.Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTAnalyticsArchitectureSalesforcecontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/easy-deployment-using-unmanaged-package-sfdx/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/easy-deployment-using-unmanaged-package-sfdx/Generate package.xml and deploy metadata with all dependencies in minutes using unmanaged packages and SFDX, avoiding manual conflict resolution and changeset limits.Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTDeploymentcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/json-web-token/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/json-web-token/JWT is an open standard for secure information exchange. 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Skip Visualforce conversion and load full web apps with minimal effort.Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/salesforce-certified-sales-cloud-consultant/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/salesforce-certified-sales-cloud-consultant/The Sales Cloud Consultant cert tests analytical and problem-solving skills. Requires 1-2 years consulting experience and depth in SDLC, forecasting, and security models.Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/becoming-a-certified-administrator/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/becoming-a-certified-administrator/I cleared the Salesforce Certified Administrator exam after 2+ years on the platform. What worked: official study guide, hands-on practice, and focused syllabus review.Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)https://sarfarajey.com/blog/visualforce-design-pattern-a-dynamic-approach/https://sarfarajey.com/blog/visualforce-design-pattern-a-dynamic-approach/Use field sets and JSON metadata to build dynamic Visualforce pages that adapt to multiple record types without code changes — fields and layouts adjust through config.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTcontact@sarfarajey.com (Mir Sarfarajey Akram)