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# First Brick
- URL: https://www.namastesalesforce.com/archive/first-brick/
- Published: 2025-09-10T10:36:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-19T12:16:56.000Z
- Description: I’m building Namaste Salesforce - a beginner-friendly learning platform where i am planning to document my learning and building journey and its my first brick first update regarding this Namaste Salesforce.
- Author: Swarnil Singhai
- Tags: #feed-col

## Why I’m Building This

Namaste Salesforce is a beginner-friendly platform I’m building to document my learning journey, updates, and improvements—and to publish structured training modules once I’ve learned & applied things in real projects. Expect **short, practical lessons**, **transparent progress updates**, and a **clear roadmap**. Built for **newcomers**, **busy professionals**, and anyone who wants a **calm, reliable path** into Salesforce.

I recently got placed into the **Salesforce stream at Accenture** as a fresher. Background: I studied **Java + SQL** and know a little bit of web development. The whole story—and how I’m approaching this switch—is in my newsletter (newsletter link here).

Salesforce keeps talking about **millions of ecosystem jobs** in the coming years. If I learn this well and share clearly, maybe a **college graduate** somewhere finds an honest starting point. That’s the gap I want to fill.

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## Stack Decisions (Day 1)

- Considered **WordPress** → switched to **Ghost CMS** for speed, simplicity, and clean publishing.
- Grabbed **Magic Page Hosting (lifetime)** as an investment in shipping without friction.
- Design vibe: **pastel, minimal, fast**, and readable on mobile first.

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## What’s Live (v0.1.0) ✅

- **About** page — why this exists & what to expect.
- **Training** page (skeleton) — Module list + roadmap placeholder.
- **Journal** — this very log; I’ll post small, frequent updates.
- **Social handles** reserved — YouTube, Instagram, X, LinkedIn (links coming).
- **Navigation** — Home · About · Training · Journal.
- **Brand baseline** — soft palette, clean type, no heavy UI.

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## Working On (in progress) 🛠️

- **Module 1: Getting Started** — 5 simple sections:
  1. Pre-Salesforce era (problem → platform)
  2. What is Salesforce (no jargon, just basics)
  3. Why Salesforce (ecosystem, roles, career paths)
  4. Roles you can aim for (Admin/Dev/BA/Analyst)
  5. How we’ll learn here (format, cadence, expectations)
- **Newsletter** integration (monthly recap + key links).
- **Public roadmap** page with status chips (Now / Next / Later).
- **FAQ** for absolute beginners (no-shame questions).

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## Next Up (short sprint) 🗓️

- ☐ Publish **Module 1** outline + 1st lesson.
- ☐ Add **“Start Here”** quick-start page.
- ☐ Write **social intro post** \+ 15-sec teaser script.
- ☐ Light **analytics** to see what helps most.
- ☐ Set up **“Ask a Doubt”** form for newcomers.

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## Ready to Consume (today) 🍽️

- **About:** what this is & how I’ll share.
- **Journal:** you’re reading it.
- **Newsletter:** my **Accenture fresher → Salesforce** story (newsletter link here).
- **Training Page (skeleton):** peek at the roadmap.

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## Guardrails (so I don’t get fancy and forget the point)

- Teach like I’m explaining to my **younger self**.
- **Small, frequent** updates > rare, perfect drops.
- If something sounds complex, I’ll **rewrite till a kid gets it**.
- No gatekeeping, no gyaan overload—**real examples only**.

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## Closing Thought

I wanted a calm, beginner-first, no-nonsense Salesforce starter. Couldn’t find it. So… **why not me?**  
Let’s lay bricks—one clear lesson at a time.

— **Swarnil** (ImSwarnil) ✌🏽