Salesforce Summer '24: Empowering Developers

Salesforce developers, rejoice! The Summer '24 release has landed, packed with enhancements to propel you into the future of application development. This update promises smarter, faster, and more connected applications on the Salesforce platform.

Apex Ascends:

Apex, the cornerstone of Salesforce development, receives a significant upgrade. Introducing five-level SOQL relationship queries, simplifying data handling even with complex parent-child record relationships. Additionally, the FormulaEval class (now in Beta) enables runtime evaluation of formulas, while Apex Cursors streamline processing large datasets efficiently.

Lightning Web Components Shine:

Lightning Web Components (LWCs) evolve, offering greater control and flexibility. The Summer '24 release eliminates Aura wrappers with URL-addressable components, simplifying development. Plus, the platformUtilityBarApi module allows direct management of utility bars within LWCs. API version 61.0 unlocks features like the ElementInternals Web API and native browser API lifecycle hooks for richer user experiences.

Data Cloud Transformation:

Data Cloud sees a transformation with support for Data Cloud data model objects (DMOs) in static SOQL, easing interactions and facilitating integration of external data sources. Unit testing receives a boost with mock SOQL queries for DMOs. New lookup relationships between DMOs and CRM objects enable comprehensive data integration, maximizing the Salesforce platform's potential.

Einstein 1 Studio: AI Accessible:

The Summer '24 release introduces the general availability of Einstein Copilot, bringing AI capabilities closer. Copilot Builder simplifies AI-driven action design, while Prompt Builder automates data grounding for user prompts, streamlining development.

Accelerated Development Environments:

Experience faster development cycles with Scratch Org Snapshots, replicating scratch org configurations rapidly. The Salesforce CLI upgrade offers faster downloads and installations, while packaging enhancements introduce asynchronous validation for quicker iteration, enabling lightning-speed application development and deployment.

APIs and Integrations Enriched:

The Summer '24 release enriches API capabilities, allowing record updates using external IDs and managing event subscriptions with the Pub/Sub API. The external client apps framework introduces features like Headless Login, Passwordless Login, and JWT Access Tokens, streamlining authentication and authorization for seamless integrations.

Stay Informed:

Don't miss the Release Readiness Live event on May 30, 2024, for a deeper dive into the latest features. Join the Salesforce Developers Trailblazer Community and Release Readiness Trailblazers to connect with peers and stay updated on the evolving Salesforce ecosystem.

The Summer '24 release underscores Salesforce's commitment to empowering developers. Dive into these updates to unlock the full potential of the Salesforce platform and build smarter, faster, and more connected applications.