SFDC Know How

You can now make calls to the getContent() and getContentAsPdf() methods of the PageReference class from within asynchronous Apex such as Batch Apex, Schedulable and Queueable classes, and @future methods. This allows you to design much more flexible and scalable services that, for example, render Visualforce pages as PDF files.

You can now make unlimited callouts to endpoints in your Salesforce org’s domain. You no longer need to live in fear of hitting limits when you set up cross-org integrations to synchronize data between your orgs. You can also make unlimited callouts back into your own org to access the Metadata API, use describeLayout(), and so on.

New lock() and unlock() methods in the System.Approval namespace let you lock records by passing in record IDs or sObjects. Previously, you could set approval-process locks and unlocks only through the Salesforce user interface.

Associate your own Apex class with a connected app to provide more authentication options and manage user attribute handling. Customize the behavior of a connected app with Apex. Create a class that extends the ConnectedAppPlugin Apex class, and associate it with a connected app. The class can support new authentication protocols or respond to user attributes in a way that benefits a business process.

Efficiently reuse a single list of values for multiple custom picklist fields. Global picklists make it easy to share picklists across objects by letting you create picklist fields based on a master list of values. And, they keep your picklist data clean by preventing users from adding erroneous or redundant values through the API.

Enforce the integrity of your picklist data with restricted picklists. Values in a restricted picklist field can include only the values you’ve defined. This keeps your picklist data clean by preventing users from adding erroneous or redundant values. You define the list of values for a picklist when you create the custom picklist field. However, users can introduce extraneous values by loading values through the API. Select  Strictly enforce picklist values  to enable validation of picklist values against the list of defined values.

Create 150 percent more roll-up summary fields with an increased limit per object. The default limit on roll-up summary fields per object has been increased from 10 to 25. Gain more insights about related records by adding more roll-up summary fields to your standard and custom objects.