Anypoint Platform Development: Fundamentals

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About

Also known as Anypoint Platform Development: Fundamentals DEX401. It is a MuleSoft development course in preparation for the MuleSoft Developer I (Mule 4) exam. It prepares the practitioner for the role as a MuleSoft Developer and beyond.

Undertaking of course

Some of the notes are based on my previous undertaking of this course starting from <2023-11-04 Sat 10:20> and <2024-01-04 Thu 14:46>, in preparation for an exam on <2024-01-11 Thu>. I am currently <2025-03-09 Sun> refreshing my MuleSoft knowledge and skills by doing the course using the new Salesforce Mulesoft Certified Developer I course: Development Fundamentals (DEX401) Trailmix from Salesforce Trailhead, and other resources previously provided by MuleSoft.

Objectives

  • Build an application network using API-led connectivity and Anypoint Platform
  • Use Anypoint Platform:
    • To discover, design, build, deploy, manage, and govern APIs.
    • As a central repository for the discovery and reuse of assets
    • To build apps to consume assets and connect systems
    • To take an API through its complete development lifecycle
  • Use Anypoint Studio to build & debug integrations and API implementations
    • Connect to databases, files, web services, SaaS applications, JMS queues, and more
    • Transform data using DataWeave, the transformation language
    • Add application logic, handle errors
    • Structure applications to facilitate development and deployment
    • Handle batch data processing

Prerequisites

  • Experience with an object-oriented language
  • A basic understanding of data formats such as XML, CSV, and JSON
  • A basic understanding of typical integration technologies such as HTTP, JMS, JDBC, REST, and SOAP

Setup requirements

  • A computer with:
    • At least 8-16 GB RAM (16 highly recommended), 2GHz CPU, and 10GB available storage
    • A minimum screen resolution of 1024x768
  • Internet access to ports 80 and 3306 (with > 5Mbps download and > 2Mbps upload)
  • The latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge
  • An Anypoint Platform account
  • Anypoint Studio 7.15 or later with embedded Mule 4.4 runtime
  • A Salesforce Developer account (not a standard account) and API Access token
  • Advanced REST Client 16.0.1 or later (or any other REST client application)
  • Get a detailed setup document here .

Course breakdown

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