Enum: An enum in Salesforce Apex is an abstract data type that allows you to define a set of values that an identifier can take on. Each value in the enum is given a unique identifier, and you can use these identifiers to reference the values in your code. Enums are used to define a […]

4.3  Variables Data Types As the data types of variables in Apex are generally strongly typed, you must declare the data type when you declare a variable. Declaring a variable means defining a container for holding data. When you declare a variable, you are essentially creating a named storage location in the computer’s memory. In […]

4.1  Apex Programming Language Syntax Apex is a programming language developed by Salesforce specifically for building applications on the Salesforce platform. It shares similarities with Java in terms of syntax and structure, as it’s influenced by Java. It is a strongly typed, case-insensitive, object-oriented language. As operate on multi-tenant environment, you can save your code […]

3.6  Invocable Methods in Flows Invocable methods in Salesforce allow developers to expose Apex methods as custom actions in the Flow Builder. These custom actions can be used in flows to perform complex logic that cannot be achieved with declarative tools alone. Invocable methods can receive input parameters from flows, perform some processing, and return […]

3.4 Flow Components Salesforce Flow consists of several components that work together to automate business processes. These components include elements, variables, and connectors. Elements represent the actions that the flow can execute. Elements are connected together to define the flow’s sequence and logic, determining the order in which actions are executed. There are different types […]

3.2  Validation Roles and Approval Processes Validation rules in Salesforce are business rules that ensure the accuracy and integrity of data before it is saved. They act as checkpoints to verify whether the data being entered meets the standards set by the organization. Validation rules can contain formulas or expressions that evaluate the data in […]

3.1  Quick Actions, Page Layouts, and Record Types Quick Actions, Page Layouts, and Record Types are features that play a crucial role in defining how users interact with records and perform actions within the application. They contribute to creating a tailored user experience by determining what information is displayed and what actions are available on […]

Platform Event-Triggered Flow in Salesforce Flow Builder combines the capabilities of platform events and flows to automate processes based on the occurrence of platform events. A platform event is a custom object in Salesforce used to publish and subscribe to events within the Salesforce ecosystem and between Salesforce and external systems. Platform Event-Triggered Flows allow […]

Schedule-Triggered Flows allow you to automate processes and perform actions on a scheduled basis. Unlike other types of flows that are triggered by user interactions or record changes, schedule-triggered flows are initiated based on a predefined schedule, such as a specific date and time or a recurring interval. They are especially useful for automating repetitive […]

3.3  Declarative Programming with Flows With retirement of Process Builder and Workflow Rules, the creation of new processes is limited. So now, new processes can only be created using Flow. The Migrate to Flow is an official tool provided by Salesforce to assist with the migration of workflow rules to flows. It is designed to […]