Dependent picklists in VisualForce
I’ve created the following javascript/prototype “DependentPicklistHelper” class to make it simpler to set up dependent picklists in VisualForce. Here it is: /** * Helper class which manages dependent...
View ArticleVisualForce Pagination with apex-lang
Pagination in VisualForce is a frequently occurring requirement for force.com developers. While the platform includes a native api for pagination in the StandardSetController class, it’s fairly...
View ArticleVisualForce Internationalization Lessons Learned
As it relates to internationalization with VisualForce, I sometimes feel like a spelunker charting the depths of some mysterious cave. The equivalent of the flashlight going out is realizing you’ve...
View ArticleVote for my idea: Explain event which caused Org Admin Lock
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View ArticleError Notifications in Apex
When an error occurs in any language or platform, it’s important to know (1) an issue even occurred and then (2) as much context regarding the error as possible. Curiously though, I’ve observed that...
View ArticleVisualForce HTML5 Template
Below is the simplest VisualForce page I’ve been able to construct that renders valid html5 markup (per http://html5.validator.nu). Controlling the exact output rendered by a VF page is tricky...
View ArticleTemplate for Global Configuration Variables in Apex
Summary: This article discusses a pattern or template for enabling and customizing features in an application developed upon the Force.com platform. Force.com and “configurability”: new expecations for...
View ArticleDreamforce session: Using Code Share Projects in Force.com
If you’re planning on attending Dreamforce, I’ll be presenting features from apex-lang during the session “Using Code Share Projects in Force.com” and would love for you to be there. The session is...
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