What this book covers

Chapter 1, Getting Started with Visual Workflow, gives basic knowledge of Salesforce Visual Workflow. We will pick up a few business examples and see how to use a Flow instead of Apex code to solve it, and we will also discuss the benefits of using Salesforce Visual Workflow. We will also have an overview of the Flow canvas and its elements.

Chapter 2, Creating Flow through Point and Click, describes the various variables available in the Flow. We will then proceed towards designing the Flow using the Screen, Wait, Assignment, and Decision elements.

Chapter 3, Manipulating Records in Visual Workflow, discusses the Constant and Text Template in the Flow. We will then proceed towards the manipulation of data using Record elements, and we will also see how to send an e-mail from the Flow. We will also cover various ways to access the Flow.

Chapter 4, Debugging and New Ways to Call a Flow, serves as the climax to the book, where you will gain knowledge of how to debug and launch a Flow. We will also cover various ways to set the Flow variable using Visualforce pages and Apex.

Chapter 5, Developing Applications with Process Builder, enables you to gain a complete understanding of the Process Builder designer and all available actions inside it.

Chapter 6, Building Applications without Code, gives you the enough idea how you can develop complex applications using Flow. We will also cover key elements such as Login Flow, using the Wait element in the Flow. We will also cover how you can use custom settings in the Flow and create a scheduled job that will run on a daily basis.