Writing My First Apex Class (and Keeping It Simple)

Writing My First Apex Class (and Keeping It Simple)

I wrote my first real Apex class this month to support a Flow that needed more logic than the Flow Builder could handle.

Instead of overcomplicating things, I kept it simple:

  • One method

  • One purpose

  • Strong naming and comments

Creating Clean, Reusable Flows with Subflows

Creating Clean, Reusable Flows with Subflows

This year, I started refactoring old Flows using Subflows—and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner.

Breaking complex automation into modular chunks has made everything easier to manage. I now build utility Flows that:

  • Convert date formats

  • Assign ownership based on record data

  • Send templated emails based on input variables

Flow Debugging: How I Actually Find the Problem

Flow Debugging: How I Actually Find the Problem

By now, I’ve built enough Flows to know: when something breaks, it’s rarely where you think it is.

Over time, I’ve built a solid process for debugging Flows efficiently:

  • Start with Debug Logs if the Flow is Record-Triggered—search for the Flow name and trace the path

  • In Flow Builder, use the Debug with Inputs tool with realistic values

• • Log values at key points using Assignment elements (great for sandbox testing)