Join us as we explore the simplification of business logic using Apex Virtual Objects for solving specific business challenges and enhancing user experiences with a jQuery-based Datatable Library. Enjoy a demonstration of a Hybrid solution that can work wonders where a lot of us struggle to figure out the right mix and balance between Javascript and VF/Apex usage. You'll learn that with minimal Javascript knowledge, you can maximize Visualforce page design and improve overall customer experience. We'll also cover code maintainability and some User Experience design aspects that can be applied to solve day-to-day problems.

1. Data Representation using Virtual
Objects, Forms and JavaScript
Designing Dynamic Data Models
​ Anand Mahajan
​ Solution Architect
​ amahajanwork@gmail.com
​ @guyCRM
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2. Typical Business Scenario:
Presentation of data from multiple objects to
meet business requirements
UI Interface to mass update data using List
Format
Alternative UI Controls regardless of field
data types
Reporting Requirements
Traditional Approach:
Change SF data model, Use VF pages and
customizations
​ Goal:
​ Minimize Customizations and Changes to
Salesforce Data Model
​ UI Form Controls limited to Field Type
​ Reporting on Custom Data Model and
Visuaforce Page UI
​ Conform to Salesforce Visibility settings
​ Proposed Solution:
​ Building Virtual Data Models using Data
Table and Javascript
Designing Complex Data Model
​ Alternative Approach

3. ​ Container Class structures
the data elements as listed
by business requirements
​ Are different than virtual
Classes
​ Methods to collect data
from multiple objects using
custom links
​ Creates Object on fly only
when in context
​ JavaScript Library to present
data in a Tabular Format
with tons of Features
​ Responsive Design Ready
Interface
​ Provides Custom Reporting
Capabilities
​ Provide ways to add custom
controls
​ Virtual Objects
Solution Details
​ Data Table ​ JavaScript
​ Hosts Data Table, JavaScript
Libraries and Uses Data
from Virtual Objects
​ Low data overhead in VF
page
​ Visibility control
​ VF Page / Apex Class

4. Benefits
Faster way to design interface for Mass
update across multiple objects
Minimal to No Data Model Changes required
Sources data from multiple objects
Data Updates using List format
​ Considerations:
​ Applicable for One off or Ad Hoc
Requirements
​ Standard Reporting limitations
​ Optimize SOQL Queries
​ Implement Visibility Control in VF page
instead of JavaScript
Virtual Objects & Data Table Approach
​ Application

5. Demo Virtual Object
Code
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6. Demo DataTable &
Visualforce Page Code
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7. Demo Actual Application
Working example

8. Thank You
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