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Diagram illustrating the bulk-safe pattern for iterating through a collection using a Salesforce Flow Loop element.Flow

Master the Salesforce Flow Loop for Bulk Record Updates

Ever felt stuck trying to update a bunch of records at once in Flow? A Salesforce Flow loop handles the collection, and...

· 5 min read Diagram comparing Screen Flow versus Autolaunched Flow use cases and features in SalesforceFlow

Screen Flow vs Autolaunched Flow - Differences and Use Cases

Choosing between a Screen Flow and an Autolaunched Flow trips up plenty of admins. Screen Flows need a user interface;...

· 5 min read A diagram illustrating the steps for making an external API call using Salesforce Flow HTTP callouts.Flow

Guide to Salesforce Flow HTTP Callout and Integrations

I remember when every integration needed a developer and an Apex class. You can now call external APIs straight from...

· 4 min read Diagram showing data passing from a Salesforce record page into a Screen Flow using the recordId variable.Flow

Passing recordId and record data into a Salesforce Screen Flow — how and best practices | Salesforce Flow recordId

· 5 min read Diagram illustrating best practices for naming conventions in Salesforce Flows for better automation clarity.Flow

Best Practices for Naming Conventions in Salesforce Flows

A naming pattern for Salesforce Flows that holds up: how to name the Flow, how to name the elements inside it, what to...

· 3 min read Visual representation of building a new Flow Approval Process directly within Salesforce Flow Builder interfaceFlow

Create new Flow Approval Processes from a Flow (Summer '25)

Summer '25 adds a Flow Builder action that drafts an autolaunched Flow Approval Process straight from a screen flow,...

· 3 min read A comparison chart illustrating when to use Salesforce Flow versus Apex programmingFlow

When to use Flow vs Apex?

Guidance to choose between Salesforce Flow (declarative) and Apex (programmatic): decision checklist, examples, and...

· 4 min read Diagram illustrating efficient Salesforce Flow bulk processing techniques for handling numerous records.Flow

How to handle bulk record processing in Flows

· 5 min read A visual diagram showing the integration steps for handling selected rows in a Lightning Datatable using Salesforce FlowFlow

Handle Selected Rows in Lightning Datatable with Salesforce Flow — Step-by-Step Guide

How to capture and process user-selected rows from a Lightning Datatable inside a Salesforce Screen Flow, with the...

· 3 min read Step-by-step guide for displaying images in Salesforce Screen Flows using the Flow BuilderFlow

Display Images in Salesforce Screen Flows: Static Resources + Flow Builder (Step-by-Step)

Add images to a Salesforce Screen Flow with Static Resources and the Display Image component: upload, alt text, sizing,...

· 3 min read Visual comparison diagram illustrating the key differences between Salesforce Workflow Rules and Process Builder automation tools.Flow

Workflow Vs. Process Builder

· 3 min read