For integrating automated tests into a Continuous Integration (CI) process, the Universal Containers development team should use the Salesforce CLI.
Option C: Salesforce CLI
Automated Testing:
Developers can use the sfdx force:apex:test:run command to run Apex tests and include it in their CI scripts.
Example Command:
sfdx force:apex:test:run --testlevel RunLocalTests --resultformat human --outputdir test-results Reference:
"Use Salesforce CLI to automate your development and build CI/CD pipelines."
- Salesforce CLI Command Reference
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
Option A: Developer Console
The Developer Console is a web-based tool within Salesforce for development but is not suitable for automating tests in a CI process.
Option B: Visual Studio Code
While VS Code with Salesforce extensions is a powerful IDE, it is not a CI tool itself. It can be used to develop code but not to automate tests as part of a CI pipeline.
Option D: Force.com Toolkit
The Force.com Toolkit is outdated and does not provide the necessary functionality for modern CI processes.
Conclusion:
Salesforce CLI is the appropriate tool for integrating automated testing into a CI pipeline, allowing developers to script test runs and integrate with CI servers.