how to create apex class in salesforce

Creating an Apex class in Salesforce involves writing server-side code to extend the functionality of your Salesforce application. Follow these steps how to create Apex class in salesforce:. Here are step-by-step instructions for both methods:

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1. Log in to Salesforce:
   • Open your web browser and log in to your Salesforce Developer account.
2. Access Developer Console:
   • In the Salesforce interface, click on the “App Launcher” (grid icon) and search for “Developer Console.”
   • Open the Developer Console.
3. Create a New Apex Class:
   • In the Developer Console, go to File -> New -> Apex Class.
   • Enter a name for your class in the “Name” field (e.g., “MyApexClass”).
   • Click “OK.”
4. Write Apex Code:
   • In the editor, write your Apex code. Here’s a simple example:

	public class MyApexClass {
           public String greeting {
             get {
                return 'Hello, Salesforce!';
        }
    }
}

				

1. Save the Apex Class:

   • Click File -> Save (or use Ctrl + S or Cmd + S) to save your Apex class.

2. Compile and Check for Errors:

   • Click Run -> Compile All Classes to compile your Apex class.
   • Check the “Problems” tab for any compilation errors. If there are errors, review the code and fix them.

3. Execute or Integrate:

   • Once your Apex class is error-free, you can use it in other parts of your Salesforce environment, such as triggers, controllers, or batch jobs.

Method 2: Using Visual Studio Code with Salesforce Extensions

1. Install Visual Studio Code:

   • If you don’t have Visual Studio Code installed, download and install it from Visual Studio Code website.

2. Install Salesforce Extensions:

   • Install the Salesforce Extension Pack for Visual Studio Code. You can find it in the Visual Studio Code Extensions Marketplace.

3. Open Visual Studio Code:

   • Open Visual Studio Code, and make sure the Salesforce Extension Pack is installed and activated.

4. Create a New Apex Class:

   • Click on the “Explorer” icon on the sidebar.
   • Right-click on your Salesforce project folder and select SFDX: Create Apex Class.
   • Enter a name for your class when prompted.

5. Write Apex Code:

   • In the editor, write your Apex code.

6. Save the Apex Class:

   • Save  Apex class by clicking File ->  (or use Ctrl + S or Cmd + S).

7. Deploy to Salesforce:

   • Use the Salesforce CLI commands or the Salesforce Extensions to deploy your Apex class to your Salesforce environment.
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   thanks for read….

Raghavendra Pratap Singh  Apex Developar