A practical review of Om Prakash’s hands-on guide to Salesforce automation using Flow and Apex — ideal for admins, developers, and consultants preparing for the Flow-first world.
Author background
Om Prakash is a 5x Salesforce MVP, developer, and founder of AppyCrown Private Limited. His book distills years of real-world automation, architecture, and teaching experience into clear, practical guidance for Flow and Apex.
Why this book matters
The Salesforce automation landscape is shifting: Process Builder and Workflow Rules are being phased out in favor of Flow. This book helps bridge the gap — from understanding Flow types to combining Flow with Apex for enterprise-grade automation.
What you’ll learn
- How to design and deploy Screen Flows, Record-Triggered Flows, Autolaunched Flows, and Platform Event–triggered Flows.
- When and how to invoke Apex from Flow and best practices for building reliable, testable automation.
- Strategies for migrating from Process Builder and Workflow Rules to Flow, with defensive design and troubleshooting tips.
Key features & highlights
- Comprehensive breakdown of Flow types and components, with diagrams and step-by-step examples.
- Deep dive into Apex triggers and invoking Apex actions from Flow for complex use cases.
- Practical migration guidance for replacing legacy automation tools.
- Best practices for scalability, accessibility, and maintainability.
Who should read it?
This book is valuable for:
- Salesforce Administrators wanting to master Flow and reduce manual work.
- Developers integrating Apex with Flow for advanced automation.
- Consultants and Business Analysts designing processes across sales, service, and operations.
Notable chapters
- Getting Started with Salesforce Flow — components, connectors, and resources.
- Screen Flows & Record-Triggered Flows — interactive UI and record automation patterns.
- Apex Actions & Lightning Web Components — building reusable custom actions and components.
- Transitioning from Workflow/Process Builder — migration strategies and planning.
- Best Practices & Troubleshooting — defensive patterns, bulkification, and debugging tips.
Practical takeaways
- Adopt a Flow-first mindset: plan migrations and consolidate automation where possible.
- Use Apex only when Flow can’t meet requirements — keep automation maintainable and testable.
- Follow defensive design to minimize posts and to improve reliability at scale.
Where to buy: Available via BPB Publications and major retailers (check for bundle codes and discounts for practical exercises).
Conclusion
“Salesforce Automation with Salesforce Flow and Apex” is a practical, well-structured guide for anyone responsible for automation on the Salesforce platform. Its mixture of conceptual diagrams, real-world examples, and migration recipes makes it useful whether you’re starting with Flow or moving complex logic from legacy tools. Rating: 5/5.
This matters to Salesforce admins, developers, and business users because Flow is becoming the central automation tool — mastering it now reduces technical debt, speeds delivery, and unlocks richer, maintainable automation across the org.