9/6/2026 · 1 min read
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Salesforce is transitioning from Connected Apps to External Client Apps (ECAs) as the preferred method for secure, headless 360 integrations for external applications. This shift impacts how custom apps, mobile clients, and AI tools will connect to Salesforce.
This article, part of a series, addresses common mistakes (anti-patterns) in designing Salesforce sharing models that lead to significant security vulnerabilities and hinder an organization's ability to scale. It emphasizes how initial simplicity can quickly become a complex, problematic structure as an org grows.
This comprehensive guide explores Anthropic's Claude suite of AI tools, detailing its various applications, underlying features, and diverse models for Salesforce professionals. It provides practical use cases and crucial considerations for leveraging Claude to enhance Salesforce development and administrative tasks.
MuleSoft has migrated its public infrastructure to the Salesforce Edge Network to enhance security against DDoS attacks and vulnerabilities while simultaneously improving network performance and reducing latency.