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Evaluate composable architecture on Salesforce platform

Real World Scenario

CTO wants composable enterprise architecture assembling best-of-breed with Salesforce as engagement layer.

Expected Answer

• Define bounded contexts: CRM service commerce data AI • API contracts between components loose coupling • Salesforce as system of engagement not always record • iPaaS event bus connects composable services • Avoid composable excuse for unintegrated silos • TCO integration FTE honest accounting • Fallback when best-of-breed vendor fails

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Direct answer: Define bounded contexts: CRM service commerce data AI Also consider: API contracts between components loose coupling In practice: Salesforce as system of engagement not always record Document the decision in an ADR and align with enterprise standards.

Architect Perspective

Composable succeeds with integration maturity—immature org gets fragility not agility.