Spring '12 Force.com Platform Release
Welcome to the Spring '12 Release page for the Force.com platform. This page describes the latest information on what's new and hot for developers in the Spring '12 release. You'll also find pointers to the critical resources, as well as a description of many of the new Force.com platform features.
Cloud Flow Designer is now GA
Rapidly build interactive workflows with Flow Designer in the cloud.
Schema Builder Updates
You can now create custom objects and relationships with the Schema Builder.
Developer Console Updates
It's now easier to create and navigate to code and components with the console.
Features
App Distribution
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Test Data Access
Your unit tests will no longer access organization data by default.
App Logic
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Apex REST Updates
We’ve streamlined Apex REST and made it even easier to develop your custom endpoint. -
OFFSET added to SOQL (Pilot)
We’re adding a new clause to SOQL which will allow your app to view records after a certain offset. -
ContentDocument Triggers
You can now use triggers with the ContentDocument object. -
Concurrent Apex Jobs
Due to feedback from the IdeaExchange, we have increased the limit on concurrent Apex jobs.
Collaboration
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Chatter Messenger
Allow people in your organization to chat securely with one another using Chatter rather than external chat clients. -
Chatter Bookmarks
Bookmark posts of interest for easy access in the future. -
Chatter File Enhancements
Now, using files with Chatter is even more powerful.
Security
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Authentication Providers
You can now associate logins with other authentication providers such as Facebook. -
Branded Logins
Users of Trialforce will be able to include a custom-branded login page.
Database
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Schema Builder Updates
You can now create custom objects and relationships with the Schema Builder.
Integration
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Mobile SDK Generally Available
Easily create native or hybrid mobile applications for iOS and Android using the Force.com Platform and the Mobile SDK. -
Cloud Flow Designer is now GA
Rapidly build interactive workflows with Flow Designer in the cloud. -
Developer Console Updates
It's now easier to create and navigate to code and components with the console.
User Interface
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New Visualforce Components
We’ve added new Visualforce components to make easier to include Chatter and Social Contacts into Visualforce. -
Single View State (Pilot)
With Single View State, a Visualforce page can have multiple forms managed by a single view state.
