Prepare to revolutionize how your team interacts with Flow Builder this Winter ’27. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Test Mode for Flow Builder (Beta)
– Combines debugging and repeatable testing.
– Enables scenario creation and “Use Mock Output” for external system callouts.
– Ideal for testing in a sandbox environment.
2. Screen Flows on Multiple Records
– Launch from list views to process multiple records simultaneously.
– Eliminates the need for custom workarounds.
3. Reactive Formulas in Conditional Visibility
– Evaluate formulas referencing components on the same screen.
– Streamlines the screen flow experience for users.
4. Error Checks for Required Fields
– Alerts for missing assignments in Create Records elements and potential field length issues.
– Prevents runtime errors, though doesn’t replace regression testing.
5. New Logic Elements: Split by Field Value and Split by Date
– Allows branching based on specific values or dates.
– Provides automatic default paths but doesn’t entirely replace the Decision element.
6. Flow Builder Quality-of-Life Updates
– Features like unused resources filter, element grouping, and Edit History panel.
– Enhances flow management and navigation.
7. Enforcing User Permissions in Flows
– New run context option to uphold user permissions.
– Important for securing user data access.
8. Preserve Manual Shares on Record Ownership Changes
– Retains manual shares during ownership transfers to avoid access issues.
9. User Object Field History Tracking
– Tracks changes to user fields, aiding audit and compliance processes.
10. Enhanced Inline Editing in List Views
– Allows editing of fields not on the page layout and across different record types.
– Requires review of page layouts and validation rules before activation.
11. Apex Heap Limit Increases
– Expanded heap limits for both synchronous and asynchronous transactions.
– Offers developers more flexibility with larger data volumes.
12. “Latest” API Versioning
– Simplifies API version management by using “latest” instead of specific version numbers.
– Facilitates discussions on when to pin versions for predictable behavior.
Winter ’27 empowers flow builders with strategic improvements while offering key features for admins, developers, and architects. Consider these upgrades to streamline your processes and enhance team productivity.
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