Hey Trailblazers 👋 In this article i will tell you how i prepared for Salesforce Platform Developer II.
I am super excited to share that I have recently cleared the Salesforce Platform Developer II certification! 🎉
What makes this achievement special for me is the way I prepared for it not by spending weeks reading theory or solving mock tests, but by learning through real hands-on work.
In fact, this is the only certification where I studied for just 2 days before the exam.
Sounds wild, right? 😅
But the truth is I had already been preparing for it all along without realising it.
My Preparation Approach: Learning by Doing
For PD2, I decided to skip the traditional way of memorizing questions or relying heavily on practice tests. Instead, I focused on what really matters building, experimenting, and understanding how Salesforce works in real projects.
Over the past few months, I spent time working deeply on topics that form the foundation of the Platform Developer II certification:
Apex and Triggers
I practiced writing bulkified Apex code and clean trigger logic, using handler classes and trigger frameworks. These concepts are not just important for the exam but are essential for writing scalable, maintainable code in any real Salesforce org.
Asynchronous Apex
I made sure to get comfortable with Batch, Queueable, and Future methods by using them in small projects processing data, handling async logic, and making external callouts. Each one taught me when and why to use asynchronous processing instead of just how.
REST & SOAP Integrations + Apex Web Services
Integrations are a key part of PD2, and this is where I had the most fun.
I built REST APIs, consumed external APIs using Named Credentials, worked on SOAP services, and even created Apex web services to expose Salesforce data securely. These hands-on experiments helped me truly understand Salesforce’s integration capabilities.
Lightning Web Components (LWC)
Building LWCs was another important part of my preparation. I created small components, connected them with Apex, and worked on events and data handling. I still need to get better at this and learn visualforce so that i can work on legacy projects.
Why Hands-On Practice Made the Difference
When you learn by doing, you don’t just memorize the what you understand the why and the how.
Every time I built something, debugged an issue, or explored a new concept, I was teaching myself far more than any book could.
By the time I started revising for the exam, everything just clicked.
I didn’t need to cram I just refreshed my concepts over 2 focused days, and that was enough to pass confidently.
One Step Closer to My Architect Journey
This certification is more than just a badge for me.
It is a milestone on my journey toward becoming a Salesforce Architect 🧭
Platform Developer II challenged me to think about scalable design, coding best practices, and integration patterns all essential skills for anyone aspiring to move into the architect space.
Conclusion
If you’re preparing for any Salesforce certification, my biggest advice is simple:
Don’t just study practice.
Build real examples. Write code. Try integrations.
You will learn faster, retain more, and feel much more confident when you finally take the exam.
Learning by doing has been the key to my success, and I hope it helps you too.
Would love to hear how you prepared for your last certification share your tips and journey in the comments below!
If you want to learn LWC i have created a LWC course for beginners.
Dynamic Apex is one of the most important part of PD2 certification. Learn about it from here.