Force.com Cookbook: Latest Recipes

Connect in Apex Pilot

2012-05-02T02:12:57Z

Apex controller and VisualForce code that illustrates how to use the new Connect in Apex functionality to create Chatter applications. Connect in Apex makes it much easier to integrate applications with Chatter on Force.com.

Selectable SObjects for Use with DataTables

2012-01-04T12:14:11Z

A generic, flexible custom class for instantiable SObjects to be used in creating a list of selectable rows in a DataTable.

String Masking using RegEx

2011-12-27T04:54:34Z

This snippet of code allows you to easily mask portions of a string using regular expressions. Common scenarios for this code are masking credit card numbers, masking inappropriate language, and masking financials.

Batchable Class Pattern to Reduce Development Effort for Reporting DML Exceptions

2011-12-23T04:40:35Z

A simple pattern to use in your batchable classes that will reduce the development effort for reporting DML exceptions.

Calling Salesforce Web Services Using Apex

2011-12-23T01:36:33Z

This code sample demonstrates how to call the salesforce web services using APEX. Using a combination of these web services, one could, for example, construct a "Build/Deployment" org.

Automated Unit Test Execution

2011-12-23T01:03:13Z

Here's a quick way to automatically run your org's unit tests and have the results emailed to you.

Running Case Assignment Rules From Apex

2011-12-22T06:45:48Z

Helpful when you want to run Case assignment rules while inserting a Case record from Apex.

Validating an Id

2011-12-20T08:32:19Z

This recipe uses string sizing and regular expressions to validate that an Id is a valid Id.

Storing Form Field Values With the Apex 'Cookie' Class

2011-12-20T05:51:51Z

This recipe demonstrates how to store and retrieve form field values in an Apex controller using the Cookie class.

Using actionStatus and JavaScript for More Meaningful Indicators

2011-12-13T09:02:10Z

Visualforce offers great Ajax support. You *can* use the actionStatus indicator element to indicate Ajax status, but consider this alternative approach, which uses JavaScript to shield the specific page section that is being updated.