Beata Maciejewska

"In 2023, a transformative journey unfolded in the realm of reactive components, marked by the introduction of no-code reactive formulas in Summer '23 (Beta), followed by the official release of Reactive Screen Components (GA) in screen flows and Reactive Display Text (Beta) in Winter '24. This presentation beckons an exploration into the intricacies of reactive components within screen flows, unraveling the potential that these developments hold. The presentation starts by briefly revisiting the concept of reactivity and its significance in creating dynamic user experiences. This introduction also includes a comparison of the previous approach, based on creating multiple screens, and a new feature. Then, it offers a review of available solutions, supplemented by a set of specific use cases. By showcasing the versatility of reactive components, the presentation illustrates how reactivity can be applied in diverse scenarios. The issue of good practices will also be addressed, providing some recommendations for building reactive screens. Despite its transformative potential, no technology is without constraints. Because of that, the final part is devoted to the current limitations and considerations associated with reactive components, followed by a discussion about future developments in reactive components. Summarizing the key takeaways, the presentation reaffirms how reactive components streamline development efforts and significantly enhance overall usability in Salesforce applications. It positions itself as a valuable resource for anyone keen on staying at the forefront of user interface design and seeking to bring responsiveness, interactivity, and efficiency to their Salesforce applications."