Salesforce Integration Architect - Summer 24 Study Guide

The **Salesforce Integration Architect** certification exam, updated for Summer '24, is designed for professionals who architect and implement integration solutions using Salesforce. It validates expertise in designing scalable, secure, and efficient integrations between Salesforce and external systems.

### Key Details:
- **Audience**: Integration Architects, Solution Architects, and Senior Developers.
- **Exam Format**: 60 multiple-choice questions, 105 minutes, with a passing score around 65%.
- **Exam Fee**: $400 USD, retake fee $200 USD.
- **Prerequisites**: Salesforce Platform Developer I and knowledge of integration patterns and APIs.

### Core Topics:
1. **Integration Patterns**: Designing appropriate integration patterns (request/response, batch, event-driven) based on business needs.
2. **Salesforce APIs**: Deep understanding of REST, SOAP, Bulk, and Streaming APIs.
3. **Security and Governance**: Implementing OAuth, security protocols, and ensuring data governance in integrations.
4. **Performance and Scalability**: Optimizing for high volume and real-time integrations.
5. **Error Handling**: Best practices for managing integration failures and errors.
6. **Data Management**: Ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.

### Study Resources:
- **Trailhead**: Salesforce provides Integration Architect trails.
- **Salesforce Documentation**: Official resources on APIs and integration best practices.
- **Community**: Engage in Salesforce forums for insights.

This exam ensures professionals can design effective integration strategies using Salesforce technologies.