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This Salesforce Developer is Building Free Apps to Help Future Developers

April 6, 2021 by Amanda L. Nelson Leave a Comment

Paul Liu, Salesforce Developer

For the past nine years, Paul Liu has been building apps on the weekends at his local Starbucks. Today, 10 of Paul’s apps (under his own company, BoonPlus) are on AppExchange. From helping with pricing and quoting, to generating opportunities, orders, and service contracts, Paul’s apps help Salesforce developers and partners work smarter, not harder.

We recently caught up with Paul virtually to hear about his Trailblazer experience, his apps, and what he’s learned along the way.

How did you first get involved in Salesforce?

Paul Liu: I got involved in Salesforce back in 2009. At the time, I worked as a data analyst and Salesforce developer for nonprofits through the Taproot Foundation, an organization that helps nonprofits and social change organizations solve challenges in their communities through pro-bono work.

What do you like about being a Salesforce developer?

Paul: I like building on the platform. The Salesforce platform is complex, and the setup and

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