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Saravana RavikumarSaravana Ravikumar 

Which is better to use between flows and triggers ? And Why ?

VinayVinay (Salesforce Developers) 
Hi Saravana,

You can use flows when compared to trigger, flow is a no-code automation tool. Simply put, it’s a technology that helps your company automate some platform actions without writing code.

There you can easily build rules for automating your workflow. The builder has a pretty intuitive interface, making the process go smoothly: you use different elements, connectors to connect them, and resources to create a flow for the action you need to run automatically.

Flow Builder features:
User-friendly shapes: Its convenient shape makes flows easier to read.
Fast Performance: Since it is built with the latest technologies, hence it has Lightning-fast performance.
Lightning Design System: Its Standard controls are based on the Lightning Design System to make the builder more efficient to use.
Diversified toolbox: It contains simplified and user-friendly toolbox which makes easier for users to find the element you’re looking for.

Flow Builder Advantages:
Support for flow screens using Lightning components.
Access to debug information from inside the tool.
Association of flows to records using the Guided Action List component.
Flow Builder is developed with Flash-free that means no need of Adobe Flash.

https://www.salesforceben.com/introduction-salesforce-flow/

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Arun Kumar 1141Arun Kumar 1141
Hi Saravana,

The decision to use Flows or Triggers in Salesforce depends on a number of factors, including your unique use case, your level of development experience, and your requirements. When making a decision, it's important to take into consideration the following elements because each have their benefits and use cases.

Let's see some key advantages of both :

flows : When working with simple, declarative processes and workflows, flows can be preferable. They are great for building point-and-click automation that doesn't require a lot of coding, such generating records, modifying data, and sending emails. Flows are easier for non-developers to use.

Triggers : Greater flexibility and support for complicated, personalised business logic are provided by triggers. They are appropriate for scenarios needing significant validation, data transformation, or integration with external systems because they enable fine-grained control over record processing. Triggers often require programming knowledge and are created in Apex, Salesforce's proprietary language.

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