How did you pass Platform Developer 1 (PD1)? Looking for recent tips, timelines and resources!
Hey mates! 👋 I’m officially starting my prep and planning phase for the Salesforce Platform Developer 1 (PD1) certification and I could really use some guidance from this awesome community. Since I’m mapping out my study plan I’d love to get some real world insights into what actually works. If you've taken the exam especially if you gave it recently could you share your experience? Specifically I'd love to know: • Resources: What were your absolute go-to resources? (Trailhead modules, Focus on Force, Udemy courses, YouTube channels, etc.) What genuinely helped you understand the concepts vs. just memorizing?
• Study Timeline: How much total time did you take to learn and prepare? How many hours a day/week did you realistically dedicate to it?
• The Exam Experience: How was the actual test? Were there specific topics (like Apex triggers, Order of Execution, LWC/Visualforce, or Testing/Deployment) that felt much heavier or trickier than expected?
• Recent Test-Takers: If you took the exam recently, did you notice any shifts in the types of questions being asked?
I want to make sure I build a solid foundation rather than just rushing through it, so any tips, gotchas, or "wish I knew before" advice would be incredibly helpful.