Spring ’24 Release Highlights: Release Resources

Posted on January 18, 2024  (Last modified on December 10, 2024) • 3 min read • 579 words

The first Spring ’24 Release Weekend is behind us (the smaller, pilot weekend) and that means orgs everywhere are rapidly approaching the day Spring ’24 features going live for them as well! We still have some time before all deployments are live but here is a quick list of resources to check off to make sure all your users, departments, and stakeholders are ready to revel in the updates and upgrades (and that you as an admin are prepared to roll them out effectively)..

The first Spring ’24 Release Weekend is behind us (the smaller, pilot weekend) and that means orgs everywhere are rapidly approaching the day Spring ’24 features going live for them as well! We still have some time before all deployments are live but here is a quick list of resources to check off to make sure all your users, departments, and stakeholders are ready to revel in the updates and upgrades (and that you as an admin are prepared to roll them out effectively).

Remember that not all features included on the release notes go live during the Release weekends so make sure to use the Release Readiness Trailblazers group to stay up to date with community members’ latest findings and observations.

Use The Maintenance Calendar (Trust | Status)  

There is about a month stretch when most of the orgs get pushed the update, so make sure to stop by and check out the calendar to see when your org(s) will see the updates. Make sure to traverse the list for your Salesforce instance which can be easily obtained by heading over Setup > Company Settings > Company Info within your org.

Navigate The Release Site  

This becomes the interactive central hub just weeks after the Release Notes go live. If you need to trace back some features, you need more clarification, or simply want to send over your questions to the product managers to consider for the Readiness Release Live sessions, this is your one-stop place to find what you need, right after the Release Notes go live.

Check Out The Product Demos  

If you can’t find what you are looking for on the Release Site use these curated demos with helpful information based on the solution you seek. Stream the playlist to get you up to speed if you haven’t had time to read through some of the Release Notes. These Product Demos breakdown specifics on some of the new features headed your way.

Use The Release In A Box (Downloadable PDF)  

Visual learners rejoice and peruse a quick digest of the changes coming to an org near you! This Release in a Box is just the PDF you seek to summarize the most important changes coming to each of the Salesforce Product Lines. A high-level overview deck that is broken down with key highlights based on user types (Admin, Developer, etc.)

Feature Matrix (Downloadable Excel)  

This handy Excel sheet breaks down each feature released by user impact, availability, under review, pending, and more. Learn how Salesforce categorizes its features by product family, product, and sub-product. At the same time quickly identify what features require Admins to configure and set up for users.

Release Module (Trailhead)  

Enjoy learning and earning points within your Trailhead account after completing this Trailmix. A helpful resource to break down the upcoming changes into tidbit trails that are easier to process in your own time.

Release Notes (If All Else Fails)  

If you still need more clarification then head back to the raw notes. The one and only Release Notes that everyone enjoys digging into as soon as they are available three times a year.

Ready To Go Live?  

Let us know what Spring ’24 resources you cater to most and why. Be sure to maximize each resource so everyone in your team can leverage these new features.

Until next time keep working hard, smart, and happy. And we’ll see you in the cloud!