Spring '11 Force.com Platform Release
Welcome to the Spring '11 Release page for the Force.com platform. This page describes the latest information on what's new and hot for developers in the Spring '11 release. You'll also find pointers to the critical resources, as well as a description of many of the new Force.com platform features.
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REST API
Innovate and integrate using a REST-based web services API
Visual Workflow
Add complex business logic to your custom apps.
Change Sets
Control the customizations you deploy to your organization
Features
App Distribution
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Customer Success Console (Beta)
Support your subscribers more directly -
Change Sets
Control the customizations you deploy to your organization -
Trialforce Email Branding
Create a customized trial experience for your prospects -
Custom Labels for Managed Packages
Customize packages for your business needs
Collaboration
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@Mentions, #Topics and Likes
Loop colleagues in and keep track of conversations -
Chatter API Updates for Spring ‘11
Develop custom Chatter apps with brand new functionality -
Live Updates
Real-time notifications of new updates in your feed -
Private File Sharing
Share Chatter files privately with colleagues
Security
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Encryption Management
Manage your encryption configurations with ease -
Customizable Error Messages
Create custom error messages for users specific to your IT policies
Tools
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System Log Console Execution Summary
Get a closer look at your code's performance -
Google Chrome Browser Support
Give users the flexibility to access Salesforce through Google Chrome
App Logic
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Revised Apex Governor Limits
Develop more freely on Force.com. -
Translation Workbench Import/Export
Translate labels quickly and efficiently -
Visual Workflow
Add complex business logic to your custom apps. -
Delegated Approver Email Settings
Avoid missing items requiring approval
Database
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Criteria-Based Sharing
Define data-dependent sharing rules with clicks, not code.
Integration
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REST API
Innovate and integrate using a REST-based web services API
User Interface
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Visualforce Inline Editing
Build custom pages that mimic standard user interface functionality -
JavaScript Remoting (Developer Preview)
Develop rich JavaScript-based user interfaces on Force.com
