sfdk-build-shell

Launch interactive shell in the build engine

$ sfdk build-shell

$ sfdk build-shell [command]

$ sfdk build-shell --maintain

sfdk-build-shell [options]

--output-file
    Specifies the path and name of the generated shell script file.

--project-path
    Defines the root directory of the Salesforce DX project.

--config-file
    Points to the configuration file that defines the build process steps and settings.

--dry-run
    Simulates the build process without actually executing any changes; used for testing.

--help
    Show help for command.

The `sfdk-build-shell` command is a utility typically found within Salesforce DX (SFDX) projects. It generates a shell script designed to automate the build process for Salesforce applications. This process often involves tasks such as retrieving metadata from a Salesforce organization, transforming the metadata, validating it, and potentially deploying it to another organization or packaging it for distribution. The generated shell script streamlines these steps, making the build process repeatable and less prone to human error. The exact tasks that are automated depend on the configurations of the project and the parameters given to the `sfdk-build-shell` command during script creation. By leveraging a build shell, developers can enhance the efficiency, consistency, and reliability of their Salesforce development workflows. The generated shell script normally has flags such as dry-run, help and other flags to tune the build.

The functionality of `sfdk-build-shell` heavily relies on the presence of a correctly configured Salesforce DX project and a valid configuration file that accurately describes the build process. Furthermore, executing the generated shell script requires appropriate Salesforce CLI (SFDX CLI) authorization and permissions.

Generating a build script:
`sfdk-build-shell --project-path ./my-sfdx-project --config-file build-config.json --output-file build.sh`

Running the generated build script:
`./build.sh`

The build process is defined in a JSON or YAML format inside the configuration file. The configuration file specifies steps, dependencies, and deployment settings.

Example:
`{
"steps": [
{"type": "retrieve", "sourceOrg": "devOrg"},
{"type": "deploy", "targetOrg": "prodOrg"}
]
}`

The `sfdk-build-shell` command is a relatively recent addition, arising from the growing need to automate Salesforce development processes within the Salesforce DX framework. It aims to provide a standardized and reproducible way to package and deploy Salesforce applications, improving collaboration and release management.

sfdx(1), jq(1), bash(1)