Category: Developer Resources
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Designing Narrative Output Types with the OpenAI API
Note: This article specifically refers to the OpenAI API using the Responses API and Structured Outputs (JSON Schema). The examples here assume you are calling the OpenAI API directly from your application (such as Salesforce via Apex callouts). Let’s clear up a common misconception first: The OpenAI API does not expose a built-in switch like:…
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Named Credentials & External Credentials: The Backbone of Secure Salesforce Integrations
Named Credentials and External Credentials in Salesforce streamline integrations by centralizing authentication, eliminating secrets in code, enhancing security, and ensuring a clean architectural separation, ultimately improving the developer and admin experience.
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Queueable Apex Classes
Salesforce provides multiple ways to execute asynchronous processes, and Queueable Apex is one of the most powerful and flexible options. While future methods provide basic asynchronous execution, Queueable Apex offers greater control, support for complex logic, and the ability to chain jobs. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use Queueable Apex, its advantages…
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The Basics: Calling Invocable Apex from a Salesforce Flow
Salesforce Flow is a powerful tool that allows admins and developers to automate processes without writing code. But sometimes, you need to go beyond what Flow can do out-of-the-box. That’s where Invocable Apex comes in. By creating an Invocable Apex class, you can expose custom functionality to Flow, making it more flexible and powerful. This…
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Salesforce Flows vs. Apex: Knowing When to Use Each
In Salesforce development, two powerful tools are frequently used to automate processes and build custom logic: Salesforce Flows and Apex. Both have distinct strengths and can be incredibly useful in different scenarios, but choosing between them can be a tricky decision for developers and administrators. While Salesforce Flows offer a low-code solution for automation, Apex…
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Building an Efficient LWC Controller
Lightning Web Components (LWC) provide a powerful and performant way to build dynamic and interactive Salesforce applications. But when dealing with multi-layered related data, performance, maintainability, and user experience become critical factors. A well-optimized LWC controller should: In this post, we’ll walk through some best practices to build a high-performing LWC controller that dynamically loads…