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by Prof. Pearlie Lakin Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How to set and list methods in Salesforce apex?

Set Methods

  • add (setElement) Adds an element to the set if it is not already present. ...
  • addAll (fromList) Adds all of the elements in the specified list to the set if they are not already present. ...
  • addAll (fromSet) Adds all of the elements in the specified set to the set that calls the method if they are not already present.

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What is an apex in Salesforce?

What is Apex programming language?

  • Apex syntax looks mostly like a Java programming language.
  • Apex allows developers to write business logic to the record save process.
  • Apex has built in support for unit test creation and its execution.

What programming language does Salesforce use?

  • Data manipulation language (DML) calls, such as INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE, that include built-in DmlException handling
  • Inline Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) and Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL) queries that return lists of sObject records
  • Looping that allows for bulk processing of multiple records at a time

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What language is used in Salesforce?

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  • Lightning Component Framework: A UI development framework similar to AngularJS or React.
  • Apex: Salesforce’s proprietary programming language with Java-like syntax.
  • Visualforce: A markup language that lets you create custom Salesforce pages with code that looks a lot like HTML, and optionally can use a powerful combination of Apex and JavaScript.

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How do I learn Apex code?

4 Best Resources to Use to Learn the (Real) Basics of ApexDeepika Khana (Udemy and YouTube) Deepika Khana has a course on Udemy that teaches Apex. ... Apex Academy (Pluralsight) ... Parikshith M (Youtube) ... System dot Debug (Youtube) ... 6 thoughts on “4 Best Resources to Use to Learn the (Real) Basics of Apex”

How do I start learning Apex in Salesforce?

0:0739:49Salesforce Apex Tutorial for Beginners - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo we'll start a session by understanding what exactly is apex and some of its prominent. FeaturesMoreSo we'll start a session by understanding what exactly is apex and some of its prominent. Features next we will understand when to choose apex or what can we program using apex.

How do I practice Apex in Salesforce?

12 Salesforce Apex Best PracticesBulkify Your Code. ... Avoid DML/SOQL Queries in Loops. ... Avoid Hard-coded IDs. ... Explicitly Declare Sharing Model. ... Use a Single Trigger per SObject Type. ... Use SOQL for Loops. ... Modularize Your Code. ... Test Multiple Scenarios.More items...•

How do I create an Apex code in Salesforce?

To write Apex code, you can choose from several Salesforce and third-party tools. Salesforce stores Apex classes as metadata. Apex code can be invoked by using triggers. Apex triggers can be configured to perform custom actions before or after changes to Salesforce records, such as insertions, updates, or deletions.

Can we learn Apex without Java?

You can directly learn Apex without learning java but you must have knowledge of any one programming language before moving to salesforce, this will make you learn salesforce easily.

How long it will take to learn Apex coding?

As a vernacular, Apex is composed, easy to use, data connected with, careful, encouraged, multitenant careful, normally upgradeable, easy to test, and shape. It will take approx. 4 weeks for you to learn Salesforce Apex.

What language is Apex written in?

The programming language that Apex Legends uses is C/C++ since it uses the Source 2 game engine.

Is Salesforce easy to learn?

Is Salesforce easy to learn? Though Salesforce is extensive, it is not difficult to learn. If you put your mind and concentration into learning the Salesforce CRM and at the same time take up this online Salesforce Training course, you will be able to master Salesforce within weeks.

Is Apex similar to Java or Javascript?

Syntactically, yes, Apex is similar to Java. If you can program in Java, you are really close to being an Apex developer! But no, this is not Java. It is compiled like Java, it has a Java Virtual Machine in the background – somewhere – but it's not a full-fledged VM, only the part of it.

What coding language does Salesforce use?

ApexFor server-side development, Salesforce app developers use Apex, a strongly typed object-oriented programming language with syntax similar to Java. Apex code is stored in the format of classes and triggers. Salesforce also has its own data management language SOQL, which is similar to SQL.

Is Apex a Java?

Apex itself is based on Java, however syntax and some classes aside the style of programming is quite different in nature as it's more like web development than standalone application development.

What are Salesforce Apex classes?

An Apex class is a template or blueprint from which Apex objects are created. Classes consist of other classes, user-defined methods, variables, exception types, and static initialization code.

The Best Way to Learn Salesforce Apex

Talk to any Salesforce Administrator and most likely they are not interested in learning Apex. That is part of the draw of jumping into the Salesforce Administrator track; you could become skilled in the technology with “Clicks Not Code.”

Lost in Translation

Even though I liked being a Salesforce Administrator, I tried learning how to code because I thought that I would enjoy it. Learning to code is similar to learning a language; with my mathematics background and love for languages, I thought that coding would be a cinch.

Final Thoughts

David’s course had lasting effects on my Salesforce knowledge. Even though I didn’t interact with Apex on a regular basis, I still remembered what I learned a year later! I navigated highly technical conversations with Salesforce developers and asked questions (fine, a LOT of questions) even when I felt like I was slowing down the conversation.

What you'll learn

Want to learn how to code in Salesforce but scared to start? This course is for you! We'll give you a crash course on Salesforce development and teach you how to write, test, and deploy Apex triggers. No programming experience required - anyone can code! Taught by a Salesforce Technical Architect who works at Google.

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About the author

David Liu is a self-taught programmer whose dreams came true when he became a Salesforce Technical Architect at Google. Now, David dreams of inspiring the next generation of Salesforce developers. He's a four-time Salesforce MVP winner and runs SFDC99.com, the world's most popular Salesforce blog.

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