Visualforce Workbook
The Visualforce Workbook is your go-to resource for mastering Visualforce and Apex on the Salesforce platform. This hands-on guide walks you through building custom user interfaces, using built-in Salesforce objects, and integrating Apex code for advanced logic. With clear tutorials and practical exercises, it’s perfect for both developers and admins looking to level up their Salesforce skills.
Book Description
The Visualforce Workbook is a practical guide designed to help you build sophisticated, custom interfaces on the Salesforce platform using Visualforce. Whether you’re new to Salesforce or looking to expand your toolkit, this workbook offers a step-by-step approach to learning Visualforce markup, leveraging built-in components, and integrating Apex code for advanced functionality.
Book Overview
This workbook covers everything from the basics of creating Visualforce pages to more advanced topics like using Ajax for dynamic updates and building location-aware apps. You’ll start by learning how to enable development mode in Salesforce, create and edit Visualforce pages, and use auto-suggest tools for faster coding. As you progress, you’ll dive into templates, forms, controllers, and even JavaScript integrations like Google Maps. The workbook also introduces Apex programming in a gentle way, making it accessible even if you’re not a seasoned coder.
Why Read This Book
If you’ve ever wanted to create custom Salesforce experiences but didn’t know where to start, this workbook is for you. It breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow tutorials. The content is up-to-date with recent Salesforce releases, so you can be confident that what you learn applies directly to your org. Plus, the exercises are practicalyou’ll build real pages and apps that you can use right away.
Who This Book Is For
This book is ideal for two main groups: experienced web developers who want to bring their HTML and JavaScript skills into the Salesforce world, and Salesforce administrators who are ready to take their configuration knowledge further by learning some coding basics. Even if you’re not a programmer, you’ll find the explanations clear and the exercises manageable. If you’re an admin just starting out on Force.com, consider pairing this with resources like the Force.com Workbook PDF for a broader foundation.
What You Will Learn
- How to create and edit Visualforce pages in Salesforce
- Ways to use built-in components and attributes efficiently
- Displaying data from standard and related records on your pages
- Building forms that capture user input and update Salesforce records
- Enhancing user experience with Ajax-powered dynamic updates
- Overriding standard Salesforce pages with custom Visualforce pages
- Creating reusable templates for consistent page layouts
- An introduction to Apex programming tailored for non-coders
- Testing and debugging Apex classes using the Developer Console
- Integrating JavaScript libraries like Google Maps for interactive features
- Building location-aware apps accessible from mobile devices
- Combining Visualforce with custom controllers for advanced logic
If you want to go even deeper into Apex after finishing this workbook, check out the Apex Workbook PDF. Together, these guides will give you a solid foundation in customizing Salesforce applications.
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