| Aspect | Salesforce Admin | Salesforce Developer |
|---|
| Certifications | Salesforce Certified Administrator | Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II |
| Primary Responsibilities | Managing users, data, security, and basic configurations | Building custom applications, coding, and advanced customization |
| Work Environment | Administrative tasks within Salesforce platform | Development and coding within Salesforce or external tools |
| Skills Needed | Salesforce setup, data management, user management | Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, programming |
Salesforce Admins focus on configuring and managing Salesforce to meet business needs, while Salesforce Developers create custom solutions through coding. Both roles are essential but differ in technical depth and responsibilities.