Objects Overview

Overview of Objects :- Force.com platform provides a database, with any features that make it faster and easier to create applications. In a relational database, data is stored in tables. Each table comprises number of columns of a particular data type, such as text, number, or date.

Database in force.com, on the other hand, uses objects to store data. Objects contain all functionality that we use in tables, with additional enhancement that make easier and versatile. There are two types of Objects:-

Standard Objects:- These are the objects included with Salesforce, by default, for example the objects that stored data in standard tabs such as Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, lead etc.

Custom Objects:- These are new objects you create to store information unique to your organization. Custom objects extend the functionality that standard objects provide.

Now its time to learn how to work on Salesforce:-

1.      Open your browser and click on the link https://developer.salesforce.com/en/

2.      Now create an account.

3.      Type a unique username

App:- An app is a collection of items that work together to serve a particular function. Salesforce provides standard apps such as Sales and Call Center. You can also build your own on-demand apps by grouping items into new custom apps. A custom app consists of a label, a description, and an ordered list of items, which often includes tabs.