To script the deployment and unit test execution as part of continuous integration (CI), developers use tools that can be automated and run from the command line or scripts.
Option D: Salesforce CLI
Correct.
The Salesforce CLI (Command-Line Interface) is a powerful command-line tool that allows developers to interact with Salesforce orgs.
It supports scripting of deployments using commands like sfdx force:source:deploy and running unit tests using sfdx force:apex:test:run.
The CLI can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and testing.
While Visual Studio Code is a powerful IDE for Salesforce development, it is primarily used for interactive development.
It is not a scripting tool and is not suitable for automation in CI/CD pipelines.
The Developer Console is a web-based tool within Salesforce for interactive development and debugging.
It cannot be used for scripting or automation as part of CI/CD processes.
Execute Anonymous is used to run Apex code snippets in an ad-hoc manner.
It is not suitable for scripting deployments or unit test execution in CI/CD.
Reference:
Salesforce CLI Command Reference
Incorrect Options:
Option A: VS Code
Incorrect.
Salesforce Extensions for VS Code
Option B: Developer Console
Incorrect.
Developer Console Overview
Option C: Execute Anonymous
Incorrect.
Executing Anonymous Apex Code
Conclusion:
The correct tool for scripting deployment and unit test execution in CI/CD is Salesforce CLI.