-
What are the best practices in determining whether a Salesforce formula field should be created versus workflow field update?
Hi All,
For instance, if I want to add the contents of 4 numerica fields on an object, I could create a formula field to add them. Somewhere though, I've read that it is better to use Workflow Rules and field updates to do this function so that continuous calculations don't occur. I've looked and looked for documentation on this but have found none.
-
1 Reply
-
Hi Tanu,
Both Formula field and workflow are different things :-
A formula is similar to an equation that is executed at run time. We use formula field when there has to be a formulated value also to be displayed in another field etc.
Where as the Workflow is used when we have to perform task based on a certain criteria so to perform action automatically.
The automate action performed by the workflow are:-
1)Task
2)Email Alert
3)Field Update
4)Outbound messsages
Log In to reply.
Popular Salesforce Blogs
Use Salesforce Communities like Never Before | Salesforce Community Cloud
In today's business landscape, maintaining strong customer relationships is crucial yet challenging. Traditional methods often struggle to keep customers updated while maintaining confidentiality. Salesforce Community…
Salesforce Leads vs. Contacts: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the difference between Leads and Contacts is imperative for marketing strategies and effective sales. These two objectives influence tracking prospects, managing relationships, and closing…
Knowledge of Sandboxes | Types of Sandbox in Salesforce
What is the Sandbox in Salesforce? A Sandbox is an isolated testing environment wherein the users can execute or run programs and files without affecting…
Popular Salesforce Videos
Who Should Use SFRA and PWA? | Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Different organizations need different architecture according to their needs. Organizations who want their website built on the latest technology and modern approaches can go towards…
Send Salesforce Field Service Mobile App Device Logs For iOS
This video will demonstrate how to send device logs from the Field Service App for iOS / Android. Salesforce Support may ask you to send…
Boosting your Application's Marketing through Salesforce AppExchange
Explore the key benefits of AppExchange, the largest business app marketplace, and discover how you can tap into its vast ecosystem of potential customers. In…